EXTERNAL BASTI
Part of the marma therapy, this procedure implies the application of warm medicated oil in a dough made tank applied on different marmas of the body.
Hridi Basti: a small tank of dough is made on the chest around the region of the sternum and medicated oil is poured into it and kept there for a specific time. Mainly indicated for circulation, heart problems and skin problems. It is also very efficient in some Vata problems such as insomnia, tremors, palpitations, tachycardia and anxiety.
Kati basti/ Udara Basti: a tank of dough is being applied on the lombosacral region and kept there for a specific time. Kati Basti proves to be effeicinetly treating colics, tension, PMS, menstrual/hormonal imbalances, muscular, sciatic, hernia, mainly Vata problems.
Netrabasti: application of medicated oil to the eyes. A tank of dough is built around the eyes and lukewarm medicated oil is poured gently into the tank over both eyes. The patient is asked to open and close the eyes intermittently for about 5 minutes. The duration varies according to the nature of the ailment. Indicated in case of eye problems caused by excessive exposure to effort (like in the case of computer use); eye inflammations, redness; in case of hyperactivity and lack of concentration and attention, in case of too much irritability and excessive Pitta.
