Janu Basti

What Is Janu Basti?

Janu Basti is a traditional Ayurvedic therapy that focuses on the knees (“Janu” means knee in Sanskrit). In this treatment, a small well is created around the knee joint using a herbal dough, and warm medicated oil is gently poured and retained inside it for a specific duration.

The warmth and healing properties of the oil penetrate deep into the joint, helping to reduce stiffness, swelling, and pain while nourishing the surrounding muscles and tissues.

Therapeutic Benefits of Janu Basti

• Relieves knee pain, stiffness, and swelling
• Helpful in arthritis, osteoporosis, and sports injuries
• Improves mobility and flexibility of the knees
• Strengthens the ligaments, tendons, and cartilage
• Provides deep nourishment to the joint tissues
• Calms aggravated Vata dosha in the knee region