Janu Basti is a specific Ayurvedic therapy that involves retaining warm medicated oil on the knee joints to alleviate pain and improve flexibility.

The Janu means Knee joint and Basti – means to hold (compartment which holds)

Thus Janu Vasti means a treatment in which medicated oils are poured and pooled for a fixed duration of time in a compartment or a cabin constructed around the knee joint / joints using wet flour of black gram.

Vasti or Basti is a term used to describe the urinary bladder in Ayurveda. Urinary bladder is a bag which holds urine for a certain amount of period till it is voided. Janu basti is one of the upakarma (sub-type) of Panchakarma. The word janu refers to knees and Basti stands for container or retaining something inside mainly the medicated oil. This procedure is done in order to strengthen the knee architecture i.e muscles, joints and improvise the functions of knee joint thereby preventing it from further degenerative changes.

Similarly in Janu Vasti a compartment (cabin or compound like structure) is constructed around the knee joint (front or back, depending on where the site of degeneration or inflammation or injury is present) by using flour of black gram and the pain relieving medicated (herbal) oils are pooled and left in place (retained) in this compartment for a fixed duration of time. Therefore the procedure is called Janu Vasti.

Steps to Perform Shirodhara Therapy

Step 1

The person lies on his back on the massage table (Droni).

Step 2

A well or reservoir made of black gram dough is built upon the Knee Joint. The dough ring should be such that it nicely covers the knee joint.

Step 3

After ensuring the dough ring is not leaking, the lukewarm medicated oil or herbal decoction is slowly poured or filled into it. Keep pouring unless it is enough.

Step 4

At the end of the janu Basti treatment, the ring is removed and the affected area is then gently massaged for some time.

Step 5

After the janu vasti treatment, the person feels refreshed and rejuvenated.

Step 6

This procedure is recommended for 7 continuous days for best results.

Benifit Of Janu Basti

Relieves knee pain and stiffness

Lubricates the knee joints

Effective for conditions like arthritis and osteoarthritis

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What is Janu Basti treatment?

Janu Basti involves powerful medicinal oils that are sanctified with potent analgesic and anti-inflammatory properties, which work in synch to reduce joint and muscle pain, thereby reducing the chances of chronic autoimmune inflammatory diseases like rheumatoid arthritis, osteopenia, strains and sprains.

What are the benefits of Janu Basti?

Janu Basti nourishes the knee joints, pacifies the dosha causing pain or discomfort (by using ideal oils), soothes the nerves, relieves degeneration, stiffness and inflammation and cures pain. Patra Pinda Sweda further rejuvenates the knee by controlling Vayu.

Does Janu Basti work?

Janu Basti works by increasing blood flow to the affected area. This helps to reduce inflammation and pain in the joint. The warmth of the oil helps to relax muscles and improve the range of motion in the joint. It relieves stress, reduces swelling, regenerates cartilage, and improves mobility.

Is Basti treatment safe?

Generally, basti is well tolerated in appropriate candidates, and a proper basti should result in 1-2 bowel movements with cleansing of the fecal matter as well as a feeling of lightness and a promotion of appetite and agni.

Is Basti treatment painful?

It is a soothing and gentle solution for when the pain in your lower back is too tender to benefit from massage. In Sanskrit, ‘Greeva’ means the neck and ‘Basti’ means retaining something inside. Greeva Basti is a soothing treatment where a large quantity of warm herbalised oil is retained on the neck.

When is the best time to do Basti?

Best times for basti are in the early morning or evening (vata times).

What are the two types of Basti?

Basti is one of the five procedures of panchakarma in Ayurveda. Classically, it is advocated in the diseases of vata. It is mainly of two types viz. asthapana and anuvasana.

Which part of the body cleaned by Basti Kriya?

Basti is an important shatkarma, a yogic purification, intended to clean the lower abdomen, especially the colon.

Why should I go for Ayurveda, instead of other system of medicine?

In other system of medicines they treat the disease only, but in Ayurvedic system of medicine being a holistic approach to mankind; it not only treats the disease but treats the patients mentally as well as physically. It is a natural therapy hence it has no side effect or any complications, whereas other system of medicine has lots of side effects and several complications.