Janu basti is one of the up karma (sub-type) of Panchakarma. The word janu - 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.
It is indicated in the following conditions :
- Osteoarthritis of knee joints
- Osteoporosis
- Arthrosis of knee joints
- Chronic pain of the knee joint
The oil is retained inside a well created using specially prepared modes with black gram paste or whole wheat flour
The herbal oil used in the procedure restores the lubricating fluid in the joint and maintains integrity of the structures involved in the joint. It also improves the mobility of the knee joints.
Duration of treatment : 30 minutes for one session 8, 10, 15 days as per medical condition of patients along with other other important therapies like Yog Basti, Patrapottaliswed, Tiktaksheer Basti
- Relieves pain in the knee joints and legs
- Relieves stiffness in the knee joint
- Relieves swelling and inflammation in the knee joint
- Brings lightness and a sense of health in the knee and legs
- Improves movements of the knee joints and enable us to move and work freely
- Strengthens the knee joints and the related structures
- Soothes the nerves supplying the knee joint and the surrounding structures
- Enhances blood supply to the knee joint and soft tissues around
Co Joint Treatments Along with janu basti in knee Care
At Dr Garje Ayurved Panchakarma Clinic we are doing Pindswed, Patrapottaliswed, Matra Basti, TiktksheerBasti, and Yapan Basti along with Janu Basti treatment for Speciality Knee joints treatments depending upon medical conditions of patients & diagnosis