Janu Basti is one of the best and most effective Panchakarma therapy that delivers intense relief from painful and inflammatory conditions and effectively remedies acute to chronic knee and bone-related disorders. Additionally, it can also be administrated as a preventive measure to healthy individuals and health enthusiasts to stay healthy and prevent different types of mobility problems and degenerative disorders.
Janu Basti mainly comprises 2 Sanskrit words; where ‘Janu’ refers to ‘Knee joint’ and ‘Basti’ signifies ‘Holding’, thus describing the process in which warm, medicated oil is poured and pooled for a selective period in a pocket around the knee joint using a dough made of wet black gram flour. The calming, medicated, herbal oils are poured and left to stay for some time, so that their full benefits can easily seep through the skin into the joint tissues, lubricating them and providing intense comfort, relaxation, and a major reduction in pain and inflammation.
Thus, Janu Basti is an incredible pain-relieving, oil-pooling therapy primarily conducted for inflammation of the knee joint and several manifestations associated with it.
INDICATIONS OF JANUVASTI-
Janu Basti can be indicated in the following medical conditions:
- Osteoarthritis of the knee joint
- Knee bursitis
- Osteoporosis
- Arthritis changes
- Ligament tear
- Rheumatism
- Subluxation of knee joint
- Chronic pain of the knee joint
- Strains and sprains
- Post-trauma
- Degenerative disorder of knee joint
Benefits Of Janu Basti-
Relieves Pain And Inflammation-
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; a majority of which occurs due to the vitiation of Vata Doshas. Janu Basti helps in boosting blood circulation, thus strengthening and nourishing the knee joints. Being a natural vasodilator, it is also used to successfully mitigate painful muscle spasms, sore muscles, gout and various arthritic conditions.
The therapy can help reduce pain, improve joint mobility, strengthen the knee joint, and promote overall joint health.
Contraindications of Janu Basti:
Janu Basti is majorly contra-indicated in some of the following conditions:
- Extreme fatigue
- Infectious diseases
- Hemorrhagic disorders
- In heart-related disorders
- Diarrhoea
- Chronic Fever
- High Pitta, Kapha and Ama condition
- Chronic Rheumatoid Arthritis
Conclusion:
Janu Basti, a traditional ayurvedic therapy has been known for its immense anti-inflammatory, pain-relieving and analgesic properties since ancient times. Not only does this incredible therapy provide intense relief from joint and arthritic pain, but also treats ligament tears, osteoporosis, muscle pain, strains and sprains, degenerative disorder etc. Get the therapy done at authentic ayurvedic treatment centre to enjoy the innumerable benefits.
