PANCHAKARMA
Janu Basti – जानु बस्ती Powerful Ayurvedic Knee Pain Relief Therapy
Janu Basti is a highly effective Ayurvedic therapy for chronic knee pain relief, especially beneficial for conditions like osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, ligament injuries, and ACL tears.
This specialized Panchakarma treatment involves retaining warm medicated oil over the knee joint using special Janu Basti equipment (Janu Basti yantra), followed by gentle massage and fomentation.
What Is Janu Basti?
Janu Basti (जानु बस्ती) refers to retaining medicated Ayurvedic oils over the knee joint for a specific duration. This therapy targets inflammation, nourishes knee ligaments, and improves joint mobility naturally—making it a non-invasive alternative to knee replacement surgery.
Abhyanga (oil massage) strengthens the ligaments, muscles, and blood vessels surrounding the knee.
As a result, Snehana (oleation) and Swedana (sudation) therapies performed through Janu Basti and Janu Pichu prove highly effective in treating chronic and acute knee disorders.
Abhyanga directly acts on muscles, ligaments, and skin and finally on blood vessels around knee joint, makes them strong, and nourishes deeper muscles, ligaments.
Therefore, Abhyanga is done over skin and muscles and also it involves blood vessels. Hence here, direct benefit of janu basti oil is achieved at knee joint.
The external Snehana and Svedana therapies with medicinal oil in the form of Janubasti and Janu Pichu are extensively practiced in Knee problems.
Janubasti makes the muscles strong and thus get the stable of knee joint.
Janubasti provided a better relief in the signs and symptoms mainly in, swelling, crepitus and range of movements clinically and on Knee pain.
Janu Basti used for strengthening the knee muscles & the architecture of the Knee & to improve the functioning of the Knee joint.
“Avoid Knee Replacement Naturally with Ayurveda’s Oil Pooling Therapy”
Janu Basti Procedure: –
- Janu Basti is carried at different locations over the knee joint. The Position of the Janu Basti to be carried out is determined corresponding to the site of pain.
- After a certain period, the oil and Janu Basti yantra are removed, the Knee is then subjected to massage and fomentation.
- After positioning the patient for the treatment, a frame is made over the knee joint by using the paste of black gram or Janu Basti Yantra is used. Warm medicated oil is poured into this mount, and then the Knee is massaged gently.
After Janu Vasti Therapy: –
After the Janu Basti treatment, the patient is advised to take rest for about 15 minutes.
Then he can take a hot water bath if required.
Janu Basti Duration: –
Usually, Janu Vasti is carried out for 7-21 days for painful conditions for a time of 45 min.
Janu Basti Benefits: –
✅ Janu basti cost-effective and result-oriented treatment for knee pain. Many patients get benefited from avoiding knee surgery and costly knee transplant operation.
✅ Knee Pain Reduction – Targets Vata imbalance in joints
✅ Cartilage Protection – Slows degeneration in grade 1-2 osteoarthritis, it benefited in early osteoarthritis of knee.
✅ Swelling Control – Anti-inflammatory herbs reduce edema
✅ Improved ROM – 40% better Movement flexion/extension post-treatment
✅ Ligament Repair – Ideal for ACL tear rehab alongside physiotherapy
✅ Decreased weakness
✅ Better Exercise Tolerance
✅ helps strengthening of Knee Ligaments.
Who Needs Janu Basti?
| Condition | How Janu Basti Helps |
|---|---|
| Osteoarthritis | Lubricates joints, reduces bone-on-bone friction |
| Sports Injuries | Accelerates meniscus tear recovery |
| Rheumatoid Arthritis | Reduces morning stiffness & flare-ups |
| Post-Surgical Knees | Enhances post-arthroscopy healing |
Janu Basti Indications: –
- Osteoarthritis (OA) of the knee
- Rheumatoid arthritis
- ACL & ligament injuries
- Knee stiffness and inflammation
- Knee subluxation
- Sports injuries involving the knee
Janu Vasti Diet: –
Personalised diet as suggested by ayurvedic doctor is advised to follow for specific peroid.Janu basti cost-effective and result-oriented treatment for knee pain. Many patients get benefited from avoiding knee surgery and costly knee transplant operation.
Janubasti along with Basti Panchakarma Treatment is used for curative treatment for knee pain, Knee fracture, knee ligament tear, other knee problems.
1. How many Janu Basti sessions are needed?
7-21 daily sessions (45 mins each) for chronic pain. Maintenance therapy quarterly for early osteoarthritis.
2. Is Janu Basti safe for post-knee replacement?
Yes! Our specialized post-surgical protocol uses cooler oils (95°F) 6+ weeks after operation
3. Best oil for ligament tears?
Ksheerabala Taila + Shallaki combo shows 72% improvement in ACL partial tears
4. Can diabetics undergo Janu Basti?
Absolutely. We use personalized oils for diabetic neuropathy patients
5. Is Janu Basti painful?
No, Janu Basti is a relaxing and soothing treatment involving warm herbal oil therapy.
6. Can Janu Basti cure knee osteoarthritis permanently?
While it may not reverse degeneration, Janu Basti significantly slows down its progression and provides long-lasting pain relief.
7. Are there any side effects?
Janu Basti is safe when administered by a qualified Ayurvedic practitioner. Mild warmth or redness is normal and subsides quickly.
8. Who should not take Janu Basti?
People with skin allergies or infections near the knee, or those with open wounds, should consult an Ayurvedic doctor before starting treatment.
In addition to Janubasti for the knee pain Basti Panchakarma, Raktamokshan, Agnikarma, Pinda Sweda, Patra Pinda Sweda, Lepan treatments are useful in fastening the disease recovery or relieving chronic knee pain.
