Local Basti
Hridaya, Lungs, Liver & Kidney Basti हृदय बस्ति
Warm oil retained over a vital organ region to support and strengthen it
Oil retention over the chest (Hridaya), the lung fields, the liver or the kidney region. Used as supportive care alongside medical treatment, never as a replacement for it.
Traditionally used for
- Breathing difficulty, as supportive care
- Palpitation and chest tightness
- Sluggish liver
- General organ support
When this therapy should not be done
- Acute cardiac or respiratory illness — see a doctor first
- Fever
- Skin infection at the site
Tell us about any of these at the consultation. We will suggest something else that suits you.
Before you come
- Eat lightly two hours before
- Wear or bring clothes you do not mind getting oil on
After the session
- Rest for 20–30 minutes
- Warm bath once the oil has settled
- Warm water through the day, no cold drinks