Basti Treatment (बस्ती कर्म)

In Ayurveda, Lekhan Basti is a therapeutic procedure that involves administering medicated enemas to address specific health conditions. Lekhan means "scraping" or "cleansing," and Basti refers to the enema therapy in Ayurveda. Lekhan Basti is primarily used to treat disorders related to excess Kapha dosha. The procedure involves introducing herbal decoctions, oils, or ghee (clarified butter) into the rectum through the anal route. The choice of ingredients depends on the individual's constitution and the condition being treated. The main objective of Lekhan Basti is to eliminate accumulated toxins, excess Kapha, and fat from the body. During the procedure, a specially prepared herbal formulation is administered into the rectum using a sterilized enema syringe or equipment. The patient is then asked to retain the enema for a specific period, allowing the medicinal substances to exert their effects. The medicated substances help in scraping off toxins, reducing excess fat, improving digestion, and balancing the Kapha dosha. Lekhan Basti is often recommended for conditions such as obesity, diabetes, high cholesterol, rheumatoid arthritis, lymphatic congestion, and certain skin disorders associated with excess Kapha. The therapy aims to enhance metabolism, promote weight loss, reduce inflammation, and restore the balance of doshas.

Netra Tarpan, Ayurveda treatment improves the vision of the eyes and cures eye problems naturally. This Panchkarma procedure nourishes the eyes. This procedure is useful both in healthy as well as diseased people. It protects the eyes from degeneration due to the ageing process in a healthy person. How does Netra Tarpan treat? Netra Tarpan or "hot oil bath" eyes improve blood flow in the eye capillary. Due to increased blood circulation, the fatigue in the eyes is relived. As a result, it improves the quality of zoom-in and zoom-out or focusing strength of the eye ciliary muscle. Netra Tarpan - Procedure : In this frame of black gram, the paste is made around the eyes, followed by pouring the medicated ghee upon the eyes. In this treatment two containers (Made of dough of urdh) are made around the eyes. Oil is filled in these containers. Eyes are kept dipped in the pool of oil. As a result, It refresh the optical nerves and remove wrinkles around the eyes. Benefits of Netra Tarpan: Removes Dryness, Watering of the eyes Improves Blurred vision Itching in the eyes Stiffness of the eyes Painful, Swollen eyes Darkness in front of the eyes Relieves the eye inflammation for heavy users of Laptops.

Janu Basti The knee joint is called Janu Sandhi in Sanskrit; hence the name Janu Basti is given to the proceduredone on knee joints. In this the knee joint is bathed with warm medicated oil or freshly prepared herbal decoction. Depending on the condition it can be practised over both the knee joints or on one knee joint. Knee joints are considered as sandhi Marma in Ayurveda (joint type of vital areas) which measure about three fingers (three anguli pramana).So the janu vasti is specialized knee therapy or massage which rejuvenates the Janu marma. Treatment Method: The person lies on his back on the massage table (Droni). A reservoir made of black gram dough is built upon the Knee Joint. The dough ring should be such that it covers the knee joint. After ensuring the ring is leakproof, the lukewarm medicated oil or herbal decoction is slowly poured into it. When that cools down, it is squeezed out with cotton gauze and the procedure is repeated. At the end of the procedure, the ring is removed and the affected area may be gently massaged The person is then made to take a rest for a short while. Duration of treatment: 30 minutes Benefits: Pacifies aggravated Vata dosha in the knee region Restores the lubricating fluid in the joint and maintains the integrity of the structures involved in the joint. Removes stiffness and pain in the Knee joint Protects knee joints from age-related changes Increases blood circulation; thus strengthening and nourishing the knee joints Improves the mobility of the knee joints (knee flexion and knee extension) It is indicated in the following conditions: Osteoarthritis of knee joints Osteoporosis Arthrosis of knee joints Chronic pain of the knee joint