Hrid Basti

Hridaya basti is a procedure in which the area around the heart or the cardiac region is continuously bathed with warm medicated oil & decoctions.

HRID TREATMENT AT RAMANAND NATUROPATHY

HRID BASTI

In Sanskrit, Hridaya= the heart Basti- the container or retainer

Hrid Basti is an Ayurvedic treatment for the heart, both the physical heart and the emotional heart. Organic flour is used to create a reservoir that is placed over the sternum. Warm,medicated, herbal oils are poured inside the reservoir, concentrating the healing benefits of the oil where you need it most.

Definition: Hrid basti is a procedure in which the area around the heart or the cardiac region is continuously bathed with warm medicated oil & decoctions.

 

Benefits:

  • Relieves deep-seated repressed stress, anger and grief.

  • Improves blood circulation and breathing.

  • Gives a sense of peace and happiness.

  • Pacifies aggravated Vata dosha in the chest region.

  • Nourishes and Strengthens the cardiac muscles,thus rejuvenate the heart.

  • Regulates cardiac functions

Procedure

The dough is prepared out of black gram flour or whole wheat flour. It is then made into a small ring of four to five inches in diameter which is placed over the chest to cover the heart i.e., to the left side of the sternum. After it is glued with some water to make it leakproof, lukewarm medicated oil or herbal decoction is slowly poured into it. When this cools down it is squeezed out and replaced with more warm oil or herbal decoction. At the end of the procedure, the dough is removed; a gentle massage is given over the area. The person is made to rest for a while.

Duration: 30-60 minutes

Indecation:

  • Ischemic Heart Diseases Cardiomyopathy.
  • Valvular disease.
  • Chronic bronchitis

Post-treatment care

  • Follow therapist home recommendations.
  • Hrid Basti is most therapeutic when
    experienced as a series of treatments.
  • Please contact your Ayurvedic practitioner to inquire what kind of series would be most therapeutic
    for you.
  • Stay well hydrated with room temperature: hot
    water.
  • Have a restful evening and early to bed.
  • Eat on time and eat easy to digest freshly cooked food.
  • Foods you must consume should help in the treatment.

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