EXTERNAL BASTIS

These are localized treatments where herbal oils are retained over certain body parts using dough dams.

  • Greevabasti (Neck Basti):

Greeva Basti

Warm herbal oil is poured and retained over the neck region using a dough dam.

Conditions: It’s beneficial for neck pain, stiffness, cervical spondylosis, and related musculoskeletal issues.

  • Katibasti (Lower Back Basti):
    Katibasti

Warm herbal oil is poured and held over the lower back area using a dough dam.

Conditions: Effective for lower back pain, lumbar spondylosis, sciatica, and lumbar disc herniation.

  • Janubasti (Knee Basti):

Janubasti

Warm oil is retained over the knee joint by creating a dough dam.

Conditions: Helpful for knee pain, osteoarthritis of the knee, and other knee joint issues.

  • Nabhi Basti (Navel Basti):

A dough ring is placed over the navel area, and warm oil is poured into it.

Conditions: Used for improving digestion, relieving constipation, promoting abdominal circulation, and addressing digestive disorders.

  • Hrudbasti (Heart Region Basti):

Hrudya Basti

Warm oil is retained over the heart region using a dough dam.

Conditions: Primarily used for emotional well-being, reducing stress, and improving heart health.

  • Shirobasti (Head Basti):

A leather cap is placed on the head, and warm oil is poured into it.

Conditions: Beneficial for neurological disorders, headaches, insomnia, hair problems, and promoting mental relaxation.

  • Netrabasti (Eye Basti):

Netrabasti

A dough dam is created around the eyes, and medicated ghee is poured into it.

Conditions: Used to alleviate eye strain, dryness, irritation, and improve vision. Also beneficial for treating certain eye diseases.