Sandhi Rujahara Chikitsa

Janu Basti

The Janu means Knee joint and Basti – means to hold The term "Janu Vasti" refers to a therapy in which medicinal oils are poured and allowed to pool for a set period of time in a compartment or cabin that has been built around the knee joint or joints using wet black gram flour. To put it simply, Janu Vasti is an oil-pooling treatment used to treat knee pain caused by a variety of factors.

One of the upakarma (sub-types) of Panchakarma is janu basti. Knees are referred to as janu, and the word basti means a container or something that holds something inside, typically medicinal oil. By improving the knee joint's functions and strengthening the knee architecture, including the muscles, joints, and cartilage, this technique aims to prevent further degenerative changes in the knee joint.

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 followed by application of hot poultice.

Kati Basti

Kati means low back, and Basti means to keep anything inside, in this case mostly medicinal oil. Lower back pain and abnormalities of the lumbosacral region, such as slip discs, lumbar spondylosis, sciatica, spinal issues, etc., are treated traditionally by the Ayurvedic practise of kati basti.

The procedure of applying heat to the sacral or lumbar region by retaining warm medicated oil within a specially formed frame in this area is popularly known as ‘Kati Basti’. It reduces inflammation, strengthens the low back muscles, relieved strain and pain due to bad posture, over-weight, spondylosis and other spinal disorders.

Benefits Of Sandhi Rujahara Chikitsa

Relief from knee pain:
Reduction in the swelling :
Increased weight bearing capacity :
Relieves severe muscle spasms:
Relieves chronic lower back pain:
Improves flexibility:
Brings smooth movement:
Relieves pain and stiffness:
Increases energy and alertness:
Reduce Muscle Stiffness:

Greeva Basti

People are spending more time at their desks, glued to them, without moving around much. As a result, problems with the spine, muscles, and skeletal tissues of the neck and shoulder develop in these individuals. Greeva Basti does a good job of resolving these issues.

Greeva means “neck,” and basti means to keep anything inside, usually a medicinal oil. It is essentially a hot oil therapy and an Ayurvedic neck care. Greeva Basti applies therapeutic oil or freshly made herbal decoction on the neck area.

An external palliative and rejuvenating treatment done locally at the cervical region. It reduces pain, stiffness and strengthens the neck and shoulder muscles. The heated herbal oil allows absorption into muscles, ligaments, and tendons, relaxing the neck and curing any underlying issues, as well as relieving pain and stiffness. The therapy additionally de-stress the entire body.

Abhyanga

Abhyanga is an Ayurvedic therapy that involves massaging the entire body, from head to toe, using warm oil soaked with herbs that are appropriate for the patient’s particular Dosha. Herbs are frequently added to the oil beforehand to treat particular conditions. Sesame is traditionally the base oil, but Ayurveda professionals base the oil section on the Dosha type, thus herb oils like Ashwagandha oil, Mahanarayan oil, Bhringaraj oil, Brahmi oil, and Neem oil can be used. In some situations, almond oil or corn oil may also be used to cure the Kapha Dosha.

It is frequently followed with Svedana therapy or a hot bath. Abhyanga can be carried out by one or more therapists working together or by an individual. Depending on the season and the person’s out-of-balance constitution, different oils may be used (Vkrtti).