Janu Vasti – Ayurvedic Knee Therapy for Natural Pain Relief

Janu Vasti is a traditional Ayurvedic knee therapy designed to provide relief from knee pain, stiffness, and inflammation. In this treatment, the term “Janu” refers to the knee, while “Vasti” denotes a container that holds warm, medicated oil. During the therapy, a reservoir made from black gram dough is placed over the knee joint, and it is filled with warm, dosha-specific herbal oil.

This deeply nourishing oil treatment on the knee helps soothe the muscles, lubricate the joints, and strengthen the surrounding tissues. The therapy is particularly beneficial for those suffering from arthritis, degenerative joint disorders, sports injuries, or age-related knee discomfort. Since the knees are vital weight-bearing joints, they are often prone to wear and tear, making Janu Vasti an ideal natural remedy to restore joint health.

The treatment is personalised to your condition. An experienced Ayurvedic doctor will select the appropriate herbal oil based on your individual constitution (Dosha) and the nature of your imbalance or injury. With regular sessions, Janu Vasti can improve flexibility, reduce swelling, and enhance mobility—making it a highly effective, holistic approach to managing chronic or acute knee pain.

Service Cost

^$ 75-150

Can be mixed with other therapies

$75 For 30 mins (One Knee)
$90 For 60 mins (Both Knees)
$150 Knee Vasti (30 min) + Abhayanga

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Please Note:

Ayurvedic therapies such as Janu Vasti, must be done under expert guidance. Please consult your doctor for a treatment plan, tailor-made to your body constitution and Dosha imbalance. This will ensure hassle-free treatment and will enrich your Ayurveda experience.

Why Pichu is Best

Indications:

Benefits for you:

The relaxing and healing effect of Janu Vasti reduces pain and stiffness by nourishing the structures of the knee joint.
It soothes the nerves supplying the knee joint, and strengthens the muscles, tendon and ligaments of the region.
This therapy also enhances local blood circulation.
It improves flexibility and range of motion of the knee joint and reduces both, the intensity and frequency of knee pain.
Janu Vasti is also advisable in people who have occupations involving standing for long hours, sports persons, athletes, etc.

The Process on the Spot

The patient is asked to lie down on the treatment table. A well or frame-ring is made from black gram dough, surrounding the affected area, forming a circle over the knee joint. This ensures that the oil is held in place and does not leak. Prescribed according to the diseases condition, medicated oil or herbal ghee (clarified butter) is warmed and slowly poured into this well. As the pool of oil cools it is replaced with warm oil throughout the procedure, to maintain a uniform temperature. This process is continued for a specific time. Following this, the excess oil is removed and local Abhyanga is given to the region and surrounding areas. This procedure may be followed with Swedana such as Nadi Sweda (medicated steam therapy), Pinda Sweda, etc.

Duration and Cost

Duration: 30 to 90 minutes

Combination Therapies:Depending on the disease condition Janu Vasti may be combined with Abhyanga, Swedana, ShastikaShali Pinda Sweda, Pinda Sweda, Vasti, Pizhichil. etc.