External Basti/ Bahya Basti/Vasti

 

External Basti/ Bahya Basti/Vasti

@Ayurvaidya Healthcare 
https://ayurvaidyahealthcare.com



External Bastis is a procedure in which oil is used to treat the diseases and pain in areas like the neck, back, joints, etc. It helps to maintain the health of the patient by:

  • Improving blood circulation
  • Building strong muscles 
  • Build healthy connective tissues
  • Reducing pain and
  • Lubricating the joints.

Patient Selection for external bastis is made on the following basis: 

Age limit: minimum required age for a patient receiving external Basti therapy is 15 years old. This is to ensure that the patient could follow instructions, primarily to lie still for a while.

General physical & mental status of the patient:

  • Clinically stable (typical vital signs, no acute illness);
  • Not bedridden;
  • Able to understand and follow instructions properly; and
  • Not intellectually challenged. 

Contraindications for external bastis

  • Fever
  • Pregnancy
  • Acute Sinusitis
  • Acute alcohol intoxication
  • Alcohol withdrawal syndrome
  • Central or peripheral neuropathy

Types of Oil used in external Basti therapy:

  • For each treatment procedure, about 150-200ml or more of oil can be used. 
  • The oil should meet the standards of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) 
  • Types of oil that can be used for Kati Basti, Greeva Basti, and Janu Basti are mainly of herbal processed sesame oil.

Procedure of Basti includes following steps:

  • The patient lies on the massage table based on the part to be done massage.
  • A dough-ring is securely placed over the region. The dough ring should be leaked proof and made up of wheat or gram flour.
  • Medicated oil, which is heated, is slowly poured into the dough-ring. To maintain a warm temperature; the oil is recycled throughout the procedure for 15 mins.
  • Procedure is carried out for half an hour to 45 min.

Oils and Ghee recommended for Greeva Basti:

  • Ksheerabala tailam
  • Mahamasha tailam
  • Kottamchukkadi tailam
  • Balashwaghandhadi tailam
  • Ashwaghandabalalakshadi tailam
  • Sahacharadi tailam
  • Murivenna

 Different types of External Bastis

1.      Shiro vasti (On the head)


Shiro vasti (On the head) – Effective in treating facial palsy, trigeminal neuralgia, ottalgia, deafness, degenerative conditions of brain, parkinsonism etc.

2.      Kati Basti (Lower back) 



Holding of the medicated oil over the Kati(Low back region) is known as Kati Basti.

Indications of Kati  Basti are:

This is an effective treatment for conditions like:

  • Lower and upper back, neck pain and Slipped discs
  • Herniated discs & Sciatica
  • Sports injuries & Stiff neck
  • Helps repair nerve damage and heals ligaments
  • Relieves sprain and muscular spasm
  • Nourishes the vertebral discs 
  • Kati Basti has some unique features like:
  • It is a non-intrusive and passive treatment
  • Restores spine alignment
  • Deep tissue therapy for elimination of pain
  • Medicated oil helps to reduce toxins, acts as an anti-inflammatory and restore the cellular memory of the muscle tissue
  • The healing process is increased by increased blood flow to the area.
  • Strengthens and distresses the body

3.      Greeva Basti (Neck)


Holding of the medicated oil over the Greeva(neck region) is known as Greeva Basti.

Indications of Greeva Basti are:

  • Used in treatment of neck pain and related ailments of the neck.
  • Disk prolapse
  • Whiplash
  • Sprains and strains
  • Chronic pain in the neck
  • Tension headaches and migraines
  • Torticollis (Wryneck)
  • Effective in treating cervical spondylosis, brachialgia etc.

4.      Jaanu Basti (Knee)


Holding of the medicated oil over the Jaanu Basti (Knee region) is known as Jaanu Basti

Outcomes of Jaanu Basti are as follows:

·         It is helpful for conditions of knee replacements, torn tendons & ligaments, excess fluid, arthritis, etc. Pacifies Vata dosha in the knee

·         Restores the lubricating fluid and maintain the structures of the joint.

·         Eliminates stiffness and pain in Knee joint

·         Protects age-related changes in knee joint

·         Increases blood circulation 

·         Mobility is improved of the knee joints 

·         It is indicated in the following conditions:

·         Osteoarthritis of knee joints

·         Osteoporosis

·         Arthrosis of knee joints

·         Chronic pain of the knee joint

5.      Hridya Basti (Heart) 

Holding of the medicated oil over the hridya (cardiac region) is known as hridya Basti.

Outcomes of Hridya Basti are as follows:

  • The strength of the heart is increased. Reduces stress and improve heart health.
  • Useful in muscular pains of the thoracic region.
  • Improves the function of the heart, i.e., commence rejuvenation of the soul.
  • Therapeutic Indication of hridya Basti
  • Coronary heart diseases, Angina
  • Ischemic heart diseases
  • Cardiomyopathy
  • Asthma and other respiratory disorders
  • Palpitations
  • High or low blood pressure

Durations: Treatment varies from 7-14 days. It depends on the nature and intensity of the disease. The period of per session is 40-60 minutes.

6.      Nabhi Basti (Abdominal)

Holding of the medicated oil over the Nabhi (abdominal region) is known as Nabhi Basti.

Outcomes of Nabhi Basti are as follows:

Digestion Improvement & Emotional Release

It helps balance the Nabhi Marma.

Absorption is improved 

Eliminates digestive problems such as irritable bowel, flatulence, loss of appetite, constipation and abdominal discomfort

7.      Netra vasti / Netra tarpanam (Eyes):

Netra means ‘eye’, and in this procedure a Vasti (-dough dam) is created around the eyes, and medicated ghee is poured into it for a particular time.

Outcomes of Netra Basti are as follows:Used to alleviate eye strain, dryness, irritation, and improve vision. Also beneficial for treating certain eye diseases like myopia, hypermetropia, astigmatism, cataract and other ophthalmic conditions and also in glaucoma and night blindness

8.      Spinal basti

Spine Basti is an important Ayurvedic treatment for Pain Management that focuses on the spine or the vertebral column. It includes pouring of specially prepared warm herbal oil over the spine area
Benefits of spine basti:

This Ayurvedic treatment for Pain Management is used in the treatment of spine stiffness and inter-vertebral disc prolapses. Spine Basti is widely known for treating problems of slipped disc, prolapsed disc, muscle pain, spasms, injuries, spinal degeneration, spondylosis, arthritis, paralysis, nervous disorder, etc to name a few. Any sort of problem associated with low or mid back can be treated with the help of this traditional treatment method.

Each of these localized treatments is a part of Panchakarma, an Ayurvedic detoxification process. They involve retaining warm medicated oils or ghee over specific body parts. The primary goal is to bring balance to the doshas (Vata, Pitta, Kapha), promote relaxation, and alleviate various conditions related to the specific body region.

 

Ayurvaidya Healthcare

No 44, Ground floor, Vinayak Layout, Opp Vinayaka park Vijayanagar, Bangalore – 560040,
Phone – 09900398598,
Watsup-9900398598
Email – ayurvaidyahealthcare@gmail.com

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