A warmed poultice consisting of a blend of special herbs is applied on the knees.
Janu basti is Effective for:
1. Joint degeneration
2. Arthritis
3. Rheumatism
4. Knee pain
JANU BASTI THERAPY
Janu refers to Knee joint and surrounding area.
• Position of person undergoing Janu Basti should be supine that is face up on massage table or make him sit bending legs in knee joint.
• Before Janu Basti, local massage with oil is done to improve the absorption of medicated oil or decoction of herbs according to requirement of person.
• The dough is prepared by using black gram flour or wheat flour.
• Boundaries where oil to be poured are completely sealed with the help of dough.
• The medicated oil is soaked up, heated to become lukewarm and pored back again by adding fresh oil in it. This repeated during the whole procedure.
• Duration of treatment varies considering condition and requirement of patient.
• Lubricates knee joint
• Increases mobility of knee joint
• Nourishes and strengthens the muscles, bones and nerves around knee joint
• Increases blood circulation
• Soothes and relieves the pain, spasm, rigidity and inflammation around knee joint and calf region.
• Protects cartilages of knee joint from wear and tear.
• Osteoarthritis
• Tendinitis
• Knee joint pain
• Joint degeneration
• Ligament tear
• Post -surgical distress
• Sports injuries
• Osteoporosis
• Knee joint strain and sprain
• Evacuate stools or urinate before coming to the Vasti table.
• Ayurvedic body massagewith oil is required before Vasti. The massage should be gentle and without any heavy pressure on the back or related organs.
• A steam bath is offered after themassage for 10 to 15 minutes. Local steam or NADI-SWEDANA can be done.
• Do not lift any kind of heavy stuff during the treatment course.
• Correct your sitting and standing postures.
