Definition: Janu Basti is an effective Ayurvedic therapy for acute or chronic knee pain. It gives relief from the pain and stiffness associated with knee pain.
Sanskrit: Janu= knee joint, Basti= the container or retainer
Description: In this the knee joint is bathed with warm medicated oil or freshly prepared herbal decoction. Depending on the condition it can be practiced over both the knee joints or on one knee joint.
Benefits
Protects knee joints from age-related changes
Increases blood circulation; thus strengthens and nourishes the knee joints
Improves the mobility of the knee joints (knee flexion and knee extension)
Pacifies aggravated Vata dosha in the knee region
Restores the lubricating fluid in the joint and maintains the integrity of the structures involved in the joint.
Removes stiffness and pain in the Knee joint
Indications
Osteoarthritis of knee joints
Osteoporosis
Arthrosis of knee joints
Chronic pain of the knee joint
Contraindication
Fever
Fracture
Dislocations
Inflammatory conditions
Infectious conditions
Procedure
The person lies on the massage table on his back. The dough ring covered the knee joint and made of black gram dough. The ring should be leak-proof. Herbal decoction or lukewarm medicated oil is slowly poured into the ring. Oil is squeezed out with cotton gauze when it is cooled down, and the procedure is repeated. The affected area may be gently massaged after the completion of the process. The ring is removed, and the person takes a rest for a short while.
Duration: 30-60 minutes
Post-treatment care
Follow therapist home recommendations
Stay well hydrated with room temperature: hot water
Have a restful evening and early to bed.
Eat on time and eat easy to digest freshly cooked food
Foods you must consume should help in the treatment.
FAQ
How to prepare for a treatment?
Like most Ayurvedic therapies, it is advisable to not eat anything 90 minutes prior to your treatment.
Please plan to arrive 10 minutes before your appointment time
Refrain from any heavy meals for 90 minutes before appointment.
Stay well hydrated
Do not schedule any strenuous tasks for the rest of the day. It's best to have at least a few hours after the appointment that are easily relaxed.
Wear clothes you are ok getting a bit of oil on, post- treatment.
What to wear?
This treatment involves the use of oil, we recommend wearing clothes you don’t mind getting oil on until you can shower.