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Januvasthi
Januvasthi is the knee-specific cousin of Kadivasthi. A herbal-dough reservoir holds warm medicated oil over the knee joint for an extended period, allowing the oil to deeply lubricate, reduce inflammation, and rebuild the strength of cartilage and supporting ligaments.
30 – 45 minutesKnee painOsteoarthritis of the kneeLigament weaknessStiff knees
Who it helps
- Patients with knee osteoarthritis
- People with chronic knee pain or swelling
- Athletes with ligament strain
- Elderly patients with weak knees
What to expect
- You lie comfortably with knees exposed
- A dough ring is fixed around each knee
- Warm medicated oil pooled and held inside
- Mild internal warmth and reduced stiffness immediately after
How to prepare
- Often prescribed in courses of 7 – 14 days
- Avoid sitting cross-legged for long periods during course
- Combine with gentle knee exercises as advised
Ready to book your Januvasthi session?
Speak with Traditional Physician Saji mon Peter (R M P) about whether this treatment is right for you.
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