Kati Vasti Treatment

Kati Vasti is a specialized therapy which is performed for the diseases related to low back and waist region. The word Kati stands for low back region and waist region, and Vasti means which covers or surrounds. Kati vasti is a procedure where specified medicated oil is retained for a stipulated period in the Kati region(low back or waist). This procedure is unique, which comprises both snehana (oleation) and swedana (sudation) (snehayukta swedana)

To achieve a balanced state of body, mind and consciousness, Ayurveda prescribes purificatory therapy i.e Panchakarma for the cleansing of body toxins. Kativasti, a part of pre-operative procedure prior to Panchakarma is a very effective treatment for lower backache. The waist area of the body is called Kati. Holding warm ayurvedic oils on the affected areas is called Vasti. Kati Vasti involves retention of warm thick medicated oil over the lower back or other parts of the spine for certain period.

The patient is asked to lie face down on the bed, and is applied medicated oil locally around the lumbo-sacral region. Then, a reservoir made of black gram dough is built around the lumbo-sacral area. Ensuring leak-proof, a lukewarm medicinal oil around 200-300ml is slowly poured into it. The temperature of oil is maintained reheating and continuously adding more oil. The oil is kept on for 30-40 minutes.