Localised Therapy
Kati Basti
Targeted relief for the lower back
Warm medicated oil held over the lower back within a herbal dough ring to relieve pain, stiffness and disc problems.
- Duration
- 30 to 45 minutes
- Course
- 7 to 14 consecutive days
About Kati Basti
Kati Basti keeps warm medicated oil in sustained contact with the lumbosacral region inside a specially prepared ring of black gram dough. Because the oil stays warm on the skin for 30 to 40 minutes, penetration is far deeper than with massage alone.
It is one of the most reliably effective Ayurvedic therapies for lumbar spondylosis, disc bulge, sciatica, muscular back pain and the stiffness that comes from long desk hours or driving.
The oil — usually Mahanarayan, Sahacharadi or Dhanwantharam taila — is selected according to whether pain, spasm, degeneration or nerve involvement predominates.
Procedure
- 01
Ring preparation
A ring of black gram dough is shaped and sealed over the lumbar region.
- 02
Oil filling
Warm medicated oil is poured into the ring to the correct depth.
- 03
Temperature maintenance
The oil is replaced as it cools, maintaining warmth for the full duration.
- 04
Removal & massage
The ring is removed and a gentle local massage is performed.
- 05
Local steam
Mild Swedana is applied where indicated, followed by rest.
Frequently asked questions
Other therapies
Abhyanga
Full-body synchronised massage with warm medicated oils to nourish tissues, calm the nervous system and balance Vata.
Shirodhara
A continuous stream of warm medicated oil poured over the forehead to quieten the nervous system and restore mental clarity.
Swedana
Medicated herbal steam therapy that liquefies toxins, opens the body's channels and relieves stiffness and pain.
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