15. HRIDAYA BASTI

Hridaya means “heart”.
Also known as Uro Basti, in which medicated oil or herbal decoction is retained on the chest wall. Hridya Basti is one of the most powerful and effective treatments in Ayurveda that aids in the healthy functioning of the heart.
The treatment helps to nourish, strengthen and balance the heart functions and rejuvenate the heart area. High blood pressure, palpitations, and respiratory problems such as asthma, bronchitis or wheezing can also be treated with Hridya Basti.

PROCEDURE:

The patient would be made to lie on the treatment table, on his back.
A leak proof mould, made up of Black Gram dough, is fixed over the heart region, on the chest.
A lukewarm herbal medicated oil or herbal decoction is slowly poured into that mould and let stay.
The temperature is maintained by replacing the content in the mould with warm oil at intervals.
After the procedure, the mould is removed and the chest region is massaged gently for the better absorption of the medicine. The treatment duration is 30 minutes.
This treatment provides relief from pain in the chest region, strengthens chest muscles and pacifies Vata dosha. It also helps to remove the negative emotions such as unresolved anger, frustration and sadness.

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