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Kati Basti (Low-back Oil Pool)

कटिबस्ति · Kaṭi Basti · Clinic only · primary doṣa: vata

A localised therapy holding warm medicated oil in a dough well over the lower back, traditionally used for stiffness and discomfort there.

Therapy · clinic only🕑 1 min read
⚠ Not suitable when — read first
  • supervision Acute injury or inflammation, skin infection or broken skin at the site, and undiagnosed severe or radiating back pain — see a doctor/Vaidya first.
Traditionally indicated for
  • Traditionally used to ease low-back stiffness and vata-related discomfort of the lumbar region.
Typical course

Oil and session count are individualised; undiagnosed or red-flag back pain must be medically assessed first.

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View sources — 3 classical & official references
  • Classical text Aṣṭāṅga Hṛdaya
  • Classical text Charaka Saṁhitā
  • Classical text Suśruta Saṁhitā