STHANIK BASTI
Shirobasti
Shiro means head and Basti means container that holding liquids.
Shirobasti means warm herbal oil holding oil on the head for a specific period of time with use of cap fitted on the head in such a way that oil does not leak out.
Description
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The outer area of head is covered by a leather cap keeping hollow inside. Warm herbal oil is put into the hollow for a certain period in such a way that oil should not be leaked out. It is followed by Shiro abhyanga (head massage). Course of Shirobasti treatment varies as per requirement. But generally, 1 week to 4 weeks are sufficient depending on conditions and complications of ailment.
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Duration of procedure
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Vata: 50 to 60 minutes
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Pitta: 40 minutes
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Kapha: 30 minutes
How it works
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A nurturing head and neck massage (Shiro abhyanga) use warm oil to de stress and relax. This treatment helps improve dryness and hair loss while calming the nervous system and strengthening the mind. It leaves the feeling revitalized.
Benefits
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Brain: Improves memory and mental abilities, helpful in cranial nerve disorders, stress and neurological disorders such as fear, anxiety, excessive thinking, and insomnia, depression, migraine, chronic headache, insomnia and psychological disorders.
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Head: Scalp dryness, hair loss, headache, burning sensation of scalp and other diseases of skull.
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Face: Facial paralysis, leave a remarkable glow & lustre on face.
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Eyes: Eyes related problems like cataract, optic atrophy and vision impairment.
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Nose: It benefits in nostril dryness.
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Ears: Earache, Deafness, tinnitus.
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Skin: Makes skin soft and shiny, Beneficial in skin disorders such as eczema & psoriasis.
HRUD BASTI
HRUD BASTI – NURTURING HEART TREATMENT
Hrud Basti in Sanskrit refers to Hridhay, the heart and Basti, the container or retainer.
Description
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A dough container is placed over the heart area & the medicated warm herbal oil preparation or freshly prepared herbal decoction or medicated ghee is poured over the heart region for about 30 minutes – 1 Hour. At the end of the procedure a gentle massage is done on the heart region.
How it Works
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The intensive application of oil to one area mobilises deep seated emotional toxins and promotes their elimination & thus creates internal balance and peace within.
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Pacifies aggravated Vata dosha in the chest region.
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Nourishes and Strengthens the cardiac muscles; thus, rejuvenate the heart.
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Regulates cardiac functions.
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Relieves deep seated repressed stress, anger and grief.
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Improves blood circulation and breathing.
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calms down the heart spiritually Gives a sense of peace and happiness.
Benefits in Ailments
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Ischemic Heart Disease.
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Cardiomyopathy.
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Valvular disease.
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Mitral valve Prolapse etc.
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The treatment also works effectively on degenerative heart conditions.
Janu Basti
The term Janu Basti is derived from- Janu- which means Knee joint and Basti which means to hold.
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Knee joint is one of major weight bearing joints where wear and tear is very common.
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The most common ailment is dryness of the knee joint.
Description
Janu- which means Knee joint, & Basti is the compartment used for holding. This compartment in the form of a pool is made from flour of black gram. The warm herbal medicated oil is poured on the flour pool placed on the knee for about 30 to 45 minutes. The legs are massaged before doing the Janu Basti and after that steam is given.
How it works
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Reduces pain, stiffness, and inflammation in the knee.
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Increases blood circulation in the area of knee joints.
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Increases lubrication of the joint & improves mobility and flexibility.
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Rejuvenate the knee joint & makes the knee joints stronger.
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Keeps a check on the swelling and inflammation in the knee joint.
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Prevents degeneration and breakdown of the joints.
Benefits in conditions
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Pains of the knee joint.
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Osteo-Arthritis of the knee joint.
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knee injuries & knee immobility.
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A great treatment for athletes, hikers, and for the ageing body.
Kati Basti
It is a procedure in which comfortably warm medicated oil is kept over the lumbosacral area or any adjacent part for a certain period of time with the help of a specially formed frame ring prepared from black gram powder.
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Its uniform temperature is maintained throughout the process by replacing warm oil in Kati Basti Pool.
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The oil is kept for 30-40 minutes.
How it Works
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Relieves Pain, swelling and inflammation, stiffness.
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Soothes the nerves supplying the low back and legs (lower limbs).
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Enhances blood supply to the low back area.
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Strengthens the low back (bones, muscles and soft tissues therein).
Benefits in Diseases
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It is helpful in painful conditions caused mainly by Vata Dosha, usually in degenerative diseases.
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Chronic and acute backaches, Prolapsed disc.
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Lumbar Spondylosis, Osteoporosis, Sciatica.
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It nourishes the root and second chakra thereby helping to improve libido, urinary problems, prostate problems, and menstrual problems.
Manya Basti
In this process specially prepared warm medicated oil is kept over the neck with herbal paste boundary.
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Description
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An enclosed wall is made from black gram flour and herbal powders is placed across the nape (back of the neck). Warm medicated oil is placed up on the neck inside the herbal paste boundary. Temperature is maintained uniform throughout the procedure This process is carried out for 30 minutes.
How it works
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It eliminates the Vata disorder around the neck area.
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It makes the vertebrae and muscles of the neck stronger.
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Calms and nourishes the nerves, bones, and muscle tissue.
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Relieves pain and discomfort.
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Stimulates nerves and blood supply.
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Improves flexibility, enhances ease of movement.
Benefits in diseases
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Cervical Spondylitis.
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Disk prolapse.
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Whiplash.
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Sprains and strains.
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Tension headaches and migraines.
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Torticollis (Wryneck).
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Used to reduce any type of numbness or spasm near the neck area.
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Any type of Neck pain, frozen shoulder.
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