Basti stands for retaining something inside, mainly herbal oil. The healing properties of herbal oils used for this basthi deeply clean and fortify the blood, build strong muscle and connective tissues, and lubricate the joints. Oil penetrates into the skin, softens the tissues and eases inflammation. This alleviates pain and quickly rejuvenates the affected area.
This therapy is highly recommended for lower back pain and other spine problems. This is form of giving fomentation to localized area, by applying and retaining heated herbal oil to the sacral or lumbar region. This special technique is aimed at providing relief by bathing the lower back. A frame of black gram paste is made around the sacral region. Warm medicated oil is poured into this frame. This warm oil heats the sacral region followed by massage done locally to the region.
Benefits
• Relieves stiffness in the low back and lower limb
• Relieves swelling and inflammation in the low back, in the bones and soft tissues of the low back
• Brings lightness and a sense of health in the lower portion of the body.