Janu Basti
Janu Vasti is a 100% Ayurvedic Panchakarma therapy designed to treat chronic or acute knee pain. The term Januvasti is made up of two words, mainly “Janu”, meaning knee joint, and “basti”, meaning retention. The therapy is carried out by creating a reservoir of black gram dough , around the knees. Next, warm, medicated herbal oils are poured and then retained for a specific duration, allowing the oil to penetrate the tissues in the knee area. This ultimately lubricates the joints, relieves stiffness, and reduces inflammation.
Janu Basti Indications
Janu Basti is recommended for a wide range of knee-related conditions. Some of the primary indications include:
- Osteoarthritis of the knee joint
- Facet arthropathy / Arthrosis of the knee
- Chronic knee pain and stiffness
- Ligament or meniscal injuries
- Bursitis and synovial inflammation
- Post-traumatic knee degeneration
- Knee sprain or strain
- Ilio-tibial band syndrome
- Subluxation of the knee
- Degenerative disorders and wear-and-tear from aging
Benefits of Janu Basti
Janu Basti is an effective Ayurveda therapy known to strengthen and rejuvenate the knee joint.
Key benefits include:
- Helps you get free free from knee pain, swelling, and stiffness
- Improves mobility in an individual
- Enhances blood flow to tissues near knees
- Corrects joint lubrication and synovial fluid balance
- Checks age-related degenerative changes
- Soothes disturbed Vata dosha in the knee
- Tightens or Firms ligament or cartilage injuries
- It helps restore overall knee strength and persistence
FAQs
Q: What is Janu Basti used for?
A: Janu Basti is an Ayurvedic treatment designed for alleviating knee pain and stiffness, inflammation, osteoarthritis, and other degenerative joint diseases, as well as ligament injuries.
Q: How is Janu Basti performed?
A: The procedure involves the pouring and retention of warm medicated oil into a small dough ring which is fixed around the knee joint. The warmth contributes toward reducing pain and improving mobility.
Q: How many sessions are required for best results?
A: It varies depending on the patient's condition, but a course of 7 to 10 sessions is generally suggested for best results and lasting relief.
Q: Is Janu Basti safe for elderly people?
A: Absolutely, it is safe for elderly individuals and particularly helped seniors with age-related chronic knee problems.