It essentially involves holding herbal oils on the spine, starting from the neck. It operates through Sweda (sweating) and falls under the ‘Panchakarma’ strain of treatments.
Sweda is performed with the help of warmed medicated oil held in a container and placed at the spot of discomfort on the back of the neck. This helps to relieve affected areas.
Knee problems are the result of an imbalance in the ‘Vayu’ or wind in the area caused by the imbalance of ‘Vata’ dosha. Janu Vasti helps to counteract the cold and dry conditions created by the imbalance by Swedana and warm medicated oils.
Janu Vasti is a specialised Ayurvedic treatment that involves pooling medicated oil in compartments created around the knee joint or the site of inflammation or injury.
This therapy involves applying heat to the sacral or lumbar region by retaining warm medicated oil within a specially formed frame in this area.
This provides fomentation to the localised areas. Gives relief from lower back pain due to sedentary lifestyle. The healing properties of herbal oils used for this Vasti deeply clean and fortify the blood, build strong muscles and connective tissues and lubricate the joints.