Kati Basti (dough ring)

Service Description

Kati Basti (Pouring of warm herbal medicated oil into the dough ring placed over the lumbar (low back), dorsal (mid back), thoracic (chest) areas. Kati Basti is a soothing treatment where a large quantity of warm herbalised oil is retained over the targeted area to relieve pain, stiffness and inflammation. This treatment includes 45min kati basti and 15min massage of the area. Includes cost for extra medicated oil that can be reused two more times. Procedure: - A dough is prepared out of black gram flour or whole wheat flour and water. - Medicated oil or herbs for decoction is selected depending on the bodily constitution and the state of the humors (Doshas) of the person. - The person is made to lie face down on the Massage Table. - The dough made into a ring is placed over the lumbo-sacral area of spine. - After it is glued with some water to make it leakproof, lukewarm medicated oil or herbal decoction is slowly poured into it. When this cools down it is squeezed out and replaced with more warm one. - At the end of the procedure the dough is removed; a gentle massage is given over the area. Indications: Chronic Backache Degenerative spine changes Compressed discs and spinal nerves Disc prolapse Osteoporosis Osteoarthritis of the hip Rheumatic arthritis Sciatica Benefits: Pacifies Vata Dosha Reduces pain and inflammation Deeply purifies and improves blood circulation around lumbosacral area Removes rigidity and spasm of muscles around lumbosacral region Nourishes and strengthens the bones, connective tissues, ligaments, nerves, muscles of the lumbo – sacral region Lubricates the joints

Contact Details

• Rainbow Parakeet Ayurveda, 52 Alvaston Drive, Carine WA, Australia