Janubasti is the procedure in which oil is retained for a specific duration with the help of black gram frame firmly fixed over the knee joint.

• Ref General Requirements SOP 
• Medicated Taila
• Black gram powder
• Water
• Bowl
• Water bath
• Spoon
• Janubasti ring(optional)
• Towel

Manpower

• Therapist-1
• Physician-1

Preparation of tray

• Take a clean tray.
• Put towel,oil in bowl, janubasti ring.

Preparation of patient

• Check vitals.
• Jeernaharalakshana assessed.
• Vegotsarga

Preparation of black gram frame

• 200 g of black gram powder is taken in a bowl.
• To this, about 100 ml of water is added.
• This mixture is kneaded well to get a compact dough.
• The dough is then rolled to make a frame wall of approximately 2 inches height.

• The patient is asked to lie in supine positionand the knee joint is cleaned with a towel.
• The painful area of the patient were the janubasti is to be done is palpated.
• A circular ring of black gram roll is placed around the painful region.
• It is then fixed firmly by sealing it with black gram paste.

• The Tailais made lukewarm using a hot water bath.
• Temperature is checked by pouring it over the dorsum of the hand.
• The lukewarm oil is poured into the inner wall of the ring with a spoon.
• The patient is instructed not to move or shake his body during the procedure.
• Uniform temperature is maintained throughout the procedure by refilling it with lukewarm oil.

• The oil is removed using a spoon.
• Then, the frame is removed, and the area is cleaned.
• A gentle abhyanga is given over the knee.

• 30-45 minutes
• Usually it is done for 7 days

• Osteoarthritis of the knee joint.
• Knee bursitis.
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• Ligament tear.
• Rheumatoid arthritis
• Subluxation of knee joint.

• Localized skin lesion
• Open wounds
• Cardiac disorders
• Hemorrhagic disorders

• Observe the heat of the oil before pouring.

• Leakage is to be prevented by pasting the dough firmly over the area

• Burns: Apply Shathadoudha Gritham or Mahathikthaka Gritham on the affected area.