Uttar Basti is an important Panchakarma procedure defined in Ayurvedic classics very well. It is mentioned for the genito–urinary disorders of both, the males & the females. With reference to females, Uttar Basti practiced in today’s era differs largely from classical Uttar Basti. This conceptual study deals with a detailed description of Uttar Basti in both the modern as well as ancient ways and also evaluates the points to be taken into consideration for further researches. An elaborative discussion on the controversial points regarding Uttar basti is made with an effort to understand its mode of action in Ayurvedic as well as modern scientific terms.

Keywords : Uttarbasti, Gynecology, Indications, Contraindications, Intrauterine