JĀNU BASTI

This is a practical modification of Snigdha Sveda, where warmed Sneha is allowed to stand over knee area for a prescribed period of time. It can be used in Jānu Śūla caused by degenerative joint diseases, but contraindicated in inflammatory conditions.

Materials required:

1. Prescribed Taila – 200 ml

2. Black gram flour – 500 g

3. Cotton ribbon (3 inch x 1 meter) – 1

4. Hot water – Q.S.

5. Vessels (plate, glass tumbler, spoon, pan) – 4

6. Razer – 1

7. Cotton – Q.S.

8. Towels – 2

9. Attendant – 1

Pre-operative procedure:

The black gram flour should be thoroughly mixed with hot water to make thick dough. 1-2 table spoons of flour should be mixed with water loosely to form a paste. The thick dough should be shaped as about of 3 inches height, 1 inch width and length sufficient to form a ring around the required area. Usually it should be 30 cm for a medium sized adult.

The knee joint should be completely exposed and if site of manipulation is hairy, it must be shaved clearly. The patient must then be allowed to lie comfortably over the cot, in supine position. If the procedure is to be done on posterior part, the patient is made to lie on prone position.

Procedure:

The area of application should be thoroughly cleaned and flour dough should be pasted over the line, marked around knee joint like a ring. It should be then reinforced by pressing and sealed properly by flour paste to avoid leakage of oil. In addition, the cotton ribbon should be pasted around the wall, completely closing the margin between skin and dough wall. It is then allowed to set properly.

The oil should be warmed over hot water bath, usually up to 38^oC – 40^oC. The warmed oil should be them poured uniformly into bund constructed up to an extent that oil level stands up to 2 inches above the skin level. It should be allowed to remain there for prescribed time. The temperature of oil must be maintained throughout the procedure by taking some oil out using a cotton and replaced by same amount of warmed oil.

Post-operative procedure:

After the prescribed time, complete oil should be removed and area should be cleaned by wiping with a clean dry cotton towel. The patient should be allowed to remain the same position for half hour.

Precautions:

1. Avoid excess heating of the oil since it may cause burn.

2. Paste the bund well to avoid leakage.

3. Do not move the joint during procedure.

Complications:

1. Burns – Apply cold water and Śatadhauta Ghṛta

2. Discomfort due to sitting for same posture for long time – Make comfortable positions with correct sized cushions, and massage the areas.

KAṬI  BASTI

This is a practical modification of Snigdha Sveda, where warmed Sneha is allowed to stand over low back area for a prescribed period of time. It can be used in Kaṭīśūla caused by degenerative joint diseases, but contraindicated in inflammatory conditions.

Materials required:

1. Prescribed Taila – 200 ml

2. Black gram flour – 500 g

3. Cotton ribbon (3 inch x 1 meter) – 1

4. Hot water – Q.S.

5. Vessels (plate, glass tumbler, spoon, pan) – 4

6. Razer – 1

7. Cotton – Q.S.

8. Towels – 2

9. Attendant – 1

Pre-operative procedure:

The black gram flour should be thoroughly mixed with hot water to make thick dough. 1-2 table spoons of flour should be mixed with water loosely to form a paste. The thick dough should be shaped as about of 3 inches height, 1 inch width and length sufficient to form a ring around the required area. Usually it should be 30 cm for a medium sized adult.

The low back area should be completely exposed and if site of manipulation is hairy, it must be shaved clearly. The patient must then be allowed to lie comfortably over the cot, in prone position.

Procedure:

The area of application should be thoroughly cleaned and flour dough should be pasted over the line, marked around low back area like a ring. It should be then reinforced by pressing and sealed properly by flour paste to avoid leakage of oil. In addition, the cotton ribbon should be pasted around the wall, completely closing the margin between skin and dough wall. It is then allowed to set properly.

The oil should be warmed over hot water bath, usually up to 38^oC – 40^oC. The warmed oil should be them poured uniformly into bund constructed up to an extent that oil level stands up to 2 inches above the skin level. It should be allowed to remain there for prescribed time. The temperature of oil must be maintained throughout the procedure by taking some oil out using a cotton and replaced by same amount of warmed oil.

Post-operative procedure:

After the prescribed time, complete oil should be removed and area should be cleaned by wiping with a clean dry cotton towel. The patient should be allowed to remain the same position for half hour.

Precautions:

1. Avoid excess heating of the oil since it may cause burn.

2. Paste the bund well to avoid leakage.

3. Do not move the area during procedure.

Complications:

1. Burns – Apply cold water and Śatadhaḥuta Ghṛta

2. Discomfort due to lying for same posture for long time – Make comfortable positions with correct sized cushions, and massage the areas.

GRĪVĀ BASTI

This is a practical modification of Snigdha Sveda, where warmed Sneha is allowed to stand over nape of neck for a prescribed period of time. It can be used in Grīvā śūla caused by degenerative joint diseases, but contraindicated in inflammatory conditions.

Materials required:

1. Prescribed Taila – 200 ml

2. Black gram flour – 500 g

3. Cotton ribbon (3 inch x 1 meter) – 1

4. Hot water – Q.S.

5. Vessels (plate, glass tumbler, spoon, pan) – 4

6. Razer – 1

7. Cotton – Q.S.

8. Towels – 2

9. Attendant – 1

Pre-operative procedure:

The black gram flour should be thoroughly mixed with hot water to make thick dough. 1-2 table spoons of flour should be mixed with water loosely to form a paste. The thick dough should be shaped as about of 3 inches height, 1 inch width and length sufficient to form a ring around the required area. Usually it should be 30 cm for a medium sized adult.

The nape of neck should be completely exposed and if site of manipulation is hairy, it must be shaved clearly. The patient must then be allowed to lie comfortably over the cot, in prone position.

Procedure:

The area of application should be thoroughly cleaned and flour dough should be pasted over the line, marked around knee joint like a ring. It should be then reinforced by pressing and sealed properly by flour paste to avoid leakage of oil. In addition, the cotton ribbon should be pasted around the wall, completely closing the margin between skin and dough wall. It is then allowed to set properly.

The oil should be warmed over hot water bath, usually up to 38^oC – 40^oC. The warmed oil should be them poured uniformly into bund constructed up to an extent that oil level stands up to 2 inches above the skin level. It should be allowed to remain there for prescribed time. The temperature of oil must be maintained throughout the procedure by taking some oil out using a cotton and replaced by same amount of warmed oil.

Post-operative procedure:

After the prescribed time, complete oil should be removed and area should be cleaned by wiping with a clean dry cotton towel. The patient should be allowed to remain the same position for half hour.

Precautions:

1. Avoid excess heating of the oil since it may cause burn.

2. Paste the bund well to avoid leakage.

3. Do not move the joint during procedure.

Complications:

1. Burns – Apply cold water and Śatadhaḥuta  Ghṛta

2. Discomfort due to lying for same posture for long time – Make comfortable positions with correct sized cushions, and massage the areas.