Januvasti is a focused treatment process in Ayurveda to relieve knee joint problems and for general joint health. Prepared dough, usually from herbal pastes, will be applied all around the knee area to form a reservoir. This dough acts as a barrier to hold warm, medicated oil or ghee that is poured onto it in the prepared reservoir. The warm oil is left there for some period of time to really penetrate and nourish the knee joint and surrounding tissues.
The primary benefit associated with Januvasti lies in the alleviation of knee pain and discomfort, mainly in cases related to arthritis, osteoarthritis, and chronic joint pain. It reduces inflammation, improves blood circulation, and enhances lubrication in joints, which might restore flexibility and mobility in the knee. Januvasti also helps in relaxing the muscles and ligaments that surround the joint, hence ensuring a healthy joint and function.