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Hrid Basti( Uro basti) in Sanskrit refers to Hridaya, the heart and Basti,
the container or retainer. This is also called as Urobasti (Uro=chest and
basti=retaining something inside). So Hrid Basti is an oil bath on the
heart. This suggests an Ayurvedic hot oil treatment where the medicated hot
oil preparation or freshly prepared herbal decoction is poured over the
heart region. Hridaya, the heart is considered as one among the trimarma
(three vital areas) measuring about four fingers (four anguli pramana),
covering heart, middle of sternum.
This procedure is bathing the heart region using warm medicated oils or
herbal decoctions or medicated ghee depending on the condition.
Hrid Basti Procedure
Hrid Basti is an Ayurvedic treatment that involves bathing the heart region with warm, medicated oils or herbal decoctions. Here's a breakdown of the procedure:
- The patient lies face down on a massage table (Droni).
- A dough ring, made from black gram flour or whole wheat flour, is created with a diameter of 4-5 inches. This ring is placed over the chest, covering the heart area (left side of the sternum).
- The dough ring is sealed with water to prevent leaks. Lukewarm medicated oil or herbal decoction is then poured into the ring.
- As the oil cools, it's squeezed out and replaced with fresh, warm oil or decoction.
- Once the treatment is complete, the dough ring is removed, and a gentle massage is performed on the area.
- The patient is recommended to rest for a while afterwards.
**Duration of treatment:** 30 minutes
Benefits of Hrid Basti
- Pacifies aggravated Vata dosha in the chest region
- Nourishes and Strengthens the cardiac muscles; thus rejuvenate the heart
- Regulates cardiac functions
- Relieves deep seated repressed stress, anger, and grief
- Improves blood circulation and breathing
- Gives a sense of peace and happiness
When is Hrid Basti Useful?
- Ischemic Heart Diseases
- Cardiomyopathy
- Valvular disease