Kati Basti
Ayurvedic lower back therapy that retains warm medicated oil over the lumbar region to relieve pain, reduce stiffness, strengthen the spine — and restore natural movement.
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Ayurvedic Hot Oil Therapy for Lower Back Pain
Kati Basti is a classical Ayurvedic treatment for the lower back. A dough ring is placed over the lumbar region, filled with warm medicated oil, and retained to let herbal properties penetrate deep into spinal muscles, discs, and tissues.
The warm oil improves circulation, lubricates vertebral joints, reduces inflammation, and restores natural spinal movement — addressing the root Ayurvedic cause of back pain: aggravated Vata dosha.
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See how our trained Ayurvedic doctors perform Kati Basti at Herbal Hills Center — from preparation to warm oil application on the lower back.
Benefits of Kati Basti
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The Kati Basti Procedure
Our Ayurvedic doctor assesses your back condition, pain severity, spinal history, and dosha balance to select the right medicated oil and customise the duration of the therapy.
The lumbar region is gently massaged with warm medicated oil to prepare the spinal tissues, improve local circulation, and enhance absorption for the main procedure.
A ring made of black gram dough is shaped and positioned over the lower back to form a leak-proof well. The ring is checked for proper fit and seal before oil is poured.
Warm medicated oil is poured into the dough well over the lower back. As the oil cools, it is replaced using cotton gauze and fresh warm oil — maintaining a steady therapeutic temperature throughout the session.
The dough ring is removed at the end of the procedure and the lower back is lightly massaged to enhance absorption. The doctor advises on aftercare, follow-up sessions, and any complementary therapies recommended.
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