Vasti refers to a ring shaped well which is made up of special grains or wheat where warm medicated oil is stored. In this procedure the vasti is placed on the affected area and warm medicated oil is poured in the ring. Slowly the skin absorbs the oil and after 30 minutes the ring is removed and the remaining oil is massaged over the affected area. This treatment not only relieves from pain, and stiff muscles, it also enhances blood circulation and is rejuvenating.
Benefits of Kadi Vasti (Kidney/lower back)
- Effective for Chronic Back pain, Intervertebral disc prolapse and Lumber Spondylitis
- Relieves the pain due to Osteoarthritis of the back bone
- Good for kidney rejuvenation
- Lubricates joints and spinal cord
Benefits of Nabi (Navel area)vasti
Benefits:
- Acts on solar plexus thus balance the digestive fire
- Strengthen the power of digestion and absorption
- Facilitates the release of deep seated emotions
Therapeutic benefits:
- Irritable bowel syndrome
- Flatulence
- Poor appetite
- Constipation
- Abdominal pain and discomfort
Benefits of Netra Vasti (Eye disease)
The concoction of medicinal herbs and ghee seeps deep into the subtle channels of the eye and provides cures for:
- Dry eye syndrome.
- Computer vision.
- Conjunctivitis and other corneal ailments.
- Early cataract formations.
- Glaucoma.
- Refractive errors.
- Optic Neuritis.
- Diabetic retinopathy.
Benefits of Hridaya Vasti (heart)
Benefits:
- Pacifies aggravated Vata dosha in the chest region
- Nourishes and Strengthens the cardiac muscles; thus rejuvenate the heart
- Regulates cardiac functions
- Relieves deep seated repressed stress, anger and grief
- Improves blood circulation and breathing
- Gives a sense of peace and happiness
The procedure is effective in the following conditions:
- Ischemic Heart Diseases
- Cardiomyopathy
- Valvular disease
