Kativasthi is an effective treatment in lumbosacral disorders which is of vata origin. The term ‘kati’ refers to the ‘waist’ or ‘lower back’ and ‘basthi&rs...

It is a procedure in which the warm medicated oil is retained over the neck region using a special arrangement. The word ‘greeva’ refers to ‘neck’ and ‘basti’ re...

In janu basthi, warm medicated oil is retained over the knee joint for a particular time duration. Here the word ‘janu’ refers to ‘knee joint’ and ‘basthi’ refer...

Warm medicated oil is retained in the uropradesha (thoracic/chest region) for a particular period of time by preparing a circular bund (basti).

Procedure

The person undergoing...

Shirovasthi is the procedure wherein the medicated oil is retained on the head for a prescribed period by a special arrangement. It is highly indicated in vata and pitta aggravated conditions.

Procedure

The part of the body suggested for Upanaha (especially joints like knee joints, elbows etc) is anointed with warm oil. Then paste is applied as a thick pack in the areas, whic...