Urobasti—Urobasti / Hrudaya Basti treats ailments in the 'uras' or chest region. The compartment to hold the medicated oil is built using dough over the region of the chest. This localized procedure is especially used to treat kapha and vata disorders. The therapy has extremely healing and soothing effects on the muscles, joints, bones, and underlying organs like the lungs, airways, and heart.

How does it work?

 

Our body is made up of many types of cells, and each cell membrane is made up of phospholipids, lipid-soluble substances may readily penetrate the cell membrane, hence the base of the medicine that we use is in lipid form (medicated oils).

As soon as the process begins, medicinal oil penetrates the skin's cell membrane and increases the activity of phospholipids, which in turn serve as a carrier for different cellular components or contaminants that cause diseases. By raising the local temperature over 2 to 3 degrees Celsius, the Luke warm oil will cause vasodilatation, improve blood circulation, supply the required oxygen and nutrients, and eliminate free radicals responsible for the discomfort in the body part.

The medication used in this therapy has a sedative effect due to its pharmacological properties, which include anti-inflammatory, analgesic, and muscle relaxant effects. It also provides the right amount of space for nerves to pass through the spine and acts as a counterirritant, which is a thermal stimulus that may affect pain perception. In addition, it relaxes muscles and improves their action efficiency since the increased blood flow guarantees the best possible conditions for muscular contraction; it lubricates joints, nourishes cartilage, bone, and nerves, and prevents degeneration.

How is Uro Basti performed?

Preparation: The black gram flour is well mixed with a sufficient quantity of warm water into a thick paste. It is then made into a flat slab-like structure having a length of about 45-60 cm, a thickness of 3 cm, and a height of 5 cm. The therapist prepares a medicated oil mixture using herbs and spices.

Positioning: The patient lies on their back on a table. The prepared dough is placed over the chest area in a circular shape, taking attentive care not to cause any leakage of oil. 

Oil application: The medicated oil is poured into the pool. We take paramount precautions to maintain the temperature.

Retention: The oil is allowed to remain on the chest for a specific duration.

Absorption: After the prescribed time, the oil is gently absorbed using cotton.

Follow-up: The patient may be advised to rest for a while after the treatment.

Components used for Uro Basti

Dhanwantra Taila

Kshira bala taila

Bala taila

Kshira(milk) with boiled with medicinal herbs

Amritadi ghrita

Tila taila

Benefits Of Urobasti

Monsoon-related coughs: Uro basti helps relieve dry and hacking cough usually exacerbated by consumption of cold and dry foods, Cough that worsens at night, etc

Chronic and stubborn cold: Severe chest congestion caused by mucus plugs that block the airways Causing Dyspnoea are relived by Uro basti.

Cardiac Ailments: Apart from disorders of the lungs, cardiac conditions that cause Palpitation like Atrial fibrillation, Supra ventricular tachycardia, and Cardiomegaly caused due to excess Vata can be effectively dealt with Uro basti.

Psychological disorders: These involve Panic attacks and symptoms of Anxiety 

Lung Conditions: The Healing effect of urovasti alleviates pain, congestion of airways, nourishes the heart, enhances local circulation and hence indicated in conditions such as bronchitis, Asthma, Pneumonia and COPD ( Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) which cause shortness of breath.

Indications

• Anorexia

• Vomiting

• Tongue disorders

• Lung Disorders

• Cardiac Disorders

• Breathlessness

• Chronic cold and cough

• Valvular diseases

• Palpitation

• Cardiac Disorders