Janu Basti

In Sanskrit,’Janu’ means knee and ‘Basti’ means to retain. Janu Basti addresses the pain, stiffness, and discomfort of the knee. The movement of the knee joint makes locomotion easy, and the knee joint is in some sense one of the most important joints in the human body. Degeneration, inflammation, and injury are some of the key reasons for knee pain, and Janu Basti can help support these.

Benefits Of Janu Basti

Janu Basti is an effective therapy for people experiencing ailments in the knee. The medicated oil used in the therapy effectively soothes pain, stiffness, and inflammation in the joints. Additionally, toxins are eliminated and joints are strengthened. The treatment involves pouring warm medicated oil on affected areas to rejuvenate the joints from within.

Helps calm pain

The warm oil poured over the knee joints, help them relax and effectively address joint pain.

Helps dissipate stiffness

Janu Basti increases the flow of oxygen and nutrient-rich blood, and therefore helps with stiffness.

Increases circulation

Increases blood circulation around the knee; thus strengthening and nourishing the joints

Improves mobility and flexibility

Janu Basti is known to improve mobility of the knee joints (knee flexion and knee extension).

Lowers inflammation

The medicated oils possess anti-inflammatory properties that help with inflammation and pain.

Strengthens knee joints

Janu Basti boosts blood flow strengthening the muscles, bones, and joints of the knee.

Treatment Method:

  • The person is made to lie on his back on the massage table .
  • Reservoir made of black gram dough is built upon the Knee Joint. The dough ring should be such that it covers the knee joint.
  • After ensuring the ring is leakproof, the lukewarm medicated oil or herbal decoction is slowly poured into it. When that cools down, it is squeezed out with cotton gauze and the procedure is repeated.
  • At the end of the procedure, the ring is removed and the affected area may be gently massaged The person is then made to take rest for a short while.

Duration of treatment:

  • 30 minutes

It is indicated in the following conditions:

  • Osteoarthritis of knee joints
  • Osteoporosis
  • Arthrosis of knee joints
  • Rheumatism
  • Subrelaxation of knee joint
  • Knee pain
  • Ligament tear