AYURVEDIC journal
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Kati & Greeva Basti
Kati Basti - A therapy that repairs the tissues of the body by using heated medicated oil which is poured into the Basti, known as a ’well’, to increase blood flow and reduce pain in the body.
Janu Basti
The word “Basti” in Ayurveda means “to hold” and or “oil application”. Basti cleanses the accumulated toxins from the body, rebalancing the whole constitution. Hot oil treatment for knee ailment deeply relaxes stiff and tight muscles, nourishes the nerves, ligaments, tendons and strengthens the knees.
Navar Kizzi Bolus
Navara Kizzi is a specialised massage treatment, using a variety of rice that has medicinal properties. The rice is cooked in a milk decoction and made in pouches (bolus), which are then dipped in a heated milk decoction and used to massage the body.