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Hridaya Basti (Uro Basti)

Hridaya Basti / Uro Basti

A localised oil-pooling therapy over the heart/chest region using a dough dam, used to strengthen the heart and ease chest tension.

reduces Vatareduces Pittaneutral for Kapha

What it involves

A ring of black-gram dough is placed on the chest over the heart and filled with warm medicated oil, which is retained and periodically renewed for 20-40 minutes to soothe the local tissues.

Traditionally used for

  • chest tightness and stress
  • cardiac weakness (supportive)
  • anxiety with palpitation
  • muscular chest pain

Contraindications & cautions

  • acute cardiac events (seek emergency care)
  • broken skin over the chest
  • very high fever

Questions to ask a practitioner

  • Which oil is suited to my heart complaint?
  • Should this be combined with internal cardiac care?

Evidence notes

A Kerala localised-basti technique used as supportive care; not a substitute for cardiology in acute disease.

Classical sources

  • Ashtanga Hridayam — Sutrasthana 22 — sneha retention conceptsLocalised basti codified in Kerala tradition (Sahasrayoga lineage).

Source: Kerala Ayurveda tradition; Ashtanga Hridayam (murdha/kaya basti family). pending provider validation

Educational information about Ayurveda — not a medical diagnosis or treatment. Consult a qualified professional before starting any herb, supplement, or therapy.