PANCHAKARMA
Hrud Basti (हृद् बस्ती) – Ayurveda’s Cardiac Rejuvenation Therapy

Hrud Basti (or Hridaya Basti) is a specialized Upkarma of Panchakarma therapy offering a natural alternative for heart health management.
❤️ What is Hrud Basti?
A specialized Panchakarma Upkarma where warm medicated oil/ghrita/milk/decoction is retained in a specialized ring (Hrid Basti Yantra) over the chest and heart
- Strengthen heart muscles
- Improve cardiac function
- Transfer therapeutic heat to anterior chest
“Strengthen Your Heart Naturally Without Surgery”
❤️ Hrud Basti Indications:
This therapy is beneficial in a wide range of cardiac and chest conditions, such as:
- Heart Failure
- Ischemic Heart Disease (IHD)
- Valvular Heart Disease
- Cardiomyopathy
- Costochondritis
- Non-cardiac chest pain
- Anterior chest discomfort due to emotional stress
❤️ Who Needs Hrud Basti?
Condition | How It Helps |
---|---|
Ischemic Heart Disease | Improves coronary artery circulation |
Heart Failure | Strengthens left ventricular function |
Costochondritis | Reduces sternoclavicular joint inflammation |
Post-CABG Recovery | Enhances graft healing |
❤️ Hrud Basti Procedure:
- Hrud basti yantra
- Patient is made to lie down on bed in supine position then Black gram flour ring or specialized made basti yantra is placed over sternum
- Therapeutic Medicines Pooling
- Warm medicines in form of:
- Oil (Bala Taila for muscle strength)
- Ghrita (Arjuna Ghrita for circulation)
- Milk (With Dashmoola for inflammation)
- is used according to condition for pooling
- Warm medicines in form of:
- Retention Time
- 30-45 minutes for optimal myocardial perfusion.
❤️ Hrud Basti Benefits:
- Reduction in chest pain, including angina-like symptoms
- Strengthens heart muscles and improves tone
- Enhances cardiac output and circulation
- Reduces fatigue and physical weakness
- Improves exercise tolerance
- Supports the body in managing emotional and physical stress.
How many Hrud Basti sessions are needed?
7-14 daily sessions for chronic conditions. Maintenance therapy quarterly for early-stage cardiomyopathy.
Is it safe after stent placement?
Yes! after 6+ weeks post-procedure hrud basti can be done depending upon conditions of patients
How long does a Hrud Basti session last?
A typical session lasts 30–45 minutes.
Can Hrud Basti help avoid heart surgery?
No, while it is not a replacement for surgical procedures, it is a supportive therapy that can reduce symptoms, enhance heart function, and improve quality of life in chronic heart conditions.
What kind of oil is used in Hrud Basti?
Depending on the condition, medicated herbal oils, Ghrita (clarified butter), milk, or herbal decoctions like Dashmoola Kwatha are used.
Are there any dietary guidelines during the treatment?
Yes, a personalized Ayurvedic diet is often recommended to support the therapy and balance the Doshas, especially Vata and Pitta.
Is Hrud Basti safe for heart patients?
Yes, when performed under the supervision of an experienced Ayurvedic physician, Hrud Basti is safe and beneficial for various heart-related issues.
Can BP patients undergo Hrud Basti?
Absolutely. We customize oils for hypertension and hypotension.
Along with hrudbasti Basti Panchakarma, Raktamokshan, Agnikarma, Lepan treatments are useful in fastening the disease recovery or relieving chronic health conditions.