Hrud Basti

Hrud Basti is an incredibly nurturing, deeply relaxing treatment. A dough container is placed over the heart area and warm herbalised oils are applied. Hrud Basti works primarily on the emotional heart; gently releasing accumulating negative emotions that are being stored in the body. The treatment also works effectively on degenerative heart conditions.

People who suffer from heart problems like blocked blood vessels or valve problem can get benefit from Hrud Basti. It is one of the best ayurvedic treatments for heart diseases. The treatment involves placing medicated oil in the region of your heart. The procedure improves the functioning and working ability of your heart. It stimulates the heart chakra. Hrud Basti is an important remedy for the heart, which is a vital organ and an essential marma point that is responsible for the functioning of our body and supplying blood to the organs.

Procedure:

• The black gram lentil is ground to get a powder. The gram flour is mixed with water and dough is made from it. A pool or compartment is made with the dough above the area of the heart of the patient in the shape of a ring. The patient is made to lie down and the flour pool is placed on the heart to form a groove. Medicated oil is poured in the pool for some time usually for twenty minutes. The oil is heated before use and warm oil is poured in the pool. The oil seeps into the skin and heals the heart.
• The medicated herbal oil used for this remedy is selected very carefully based on the heart condition that a patient has. Along with oil, some medicines and ghee are also poured in the pool. Thus, applying medicated oil in this way helps in healing the heart and making it healthy and strong. The heart is bathed in oil for some time and after that, it is removed from the body. A massage is given to the patient once the dough and oil are removed at the end. Hrud Basti tones the heart muscles. The procedure increases blood circulation in the heart. It opens the blockages in the blood vessels that help in an easy flow of blood.

Benefits:

Pacifies Vata dosha on the heart area.
Increases blood flow in the heart and body.
It Removes blockages in the heart.
Improves heart functioning.
Useful for cardiac failure prevention.
Induces happiness and peace of mind.
Helps in fighting stress, anxiety, and depression.