🌿 Janu Basti – Ayurvedic Knee Therapy

Janu Basti is a specialized form of Sthanik Basti (localized oil pooling therapy) in Ayurveda.
Here, warm medicated oil or ghee is retained over the knee joint for a specific period using a dough-ring reservoir.

The word Janu means knee and Basti means retaining/holding, so it literally means “oil retention therapy on the knee joint.”

✨ Indications / Uses

Janu Basti is mainly recommended for:

  • Knee osteoarthritis (Sandhigata Vata)

  • Joint stiffness & pain

  • Ligament/cartilage injuries

  • Meniscus tear (supportive)

  • Post-traumatic knee pain

  • Sports injuries

  • Age-related degeneration

🛁 Procedure

1. Purva Karma (Preparation)

  • Patient lies down comfortably.

  • Knee is cleaned and inspected.

  • A ring is made from black gram flour or wheat flour dough and placed around the knee.

2. Pradhana Karma (Main Procedure)

  • Warm medicated oil (like Mahanarayan Tailam, Dhanwantharam Tailam, Ksheerabala Tailam) is poured inside the dough ring over the knee joint.

  • The oil is kept warm by replacing/circulating it during the session.

  • Duration: 30–45 minutes.

3. Paschat Karma (After Procedure)

  • The oil is removed and the knee is gently massaged.

  • Light fomentation (steam/Swedana) may be given.

  • Patient is advised to avoid cold exposure and heavy strain on the knee.

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🌸 Benefits of Janu Basti

  • Lubricates the knee joint

  • Reduces pain, inflammation, and stiffness

  • Improves joint mobility and strength

  • Nourishes the surrounding tissues

  • Prevents further degeneration of cartilage and ligaments

  • Provides long-lasting relief in arthritis and age-related issues

⚠️ Contraindications

Avoid Janu Basti in:

  • Open wounds, skin infections around knee

  • Acute trauma with swelling/redness

  • Fractures (until healing is complete)

  • Severe systemic illness (unless supervised by a physician)

✅ In short: Janu Basti is a safe, simple, and effective Ayurvedic knee therapy that combines the anti-inflammatory and nourishing properties of medicated oils with localized application, offering relief in arthritis, stiffness, and degeneration.