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Janu Basti Sittings for Knee Osteoarthritis in Pune

This Thursday, AMRUT AYU CARE™ Ghorpadi runs Janu Basti for knee osteoarthritis (Sandhivata), warm oil therapy for stiff knees. Call 8698282507 to book today's sitting.

Key Takeaways
  • Today's Pain Management OPD spotlights Janu Basti, the classical Panchakarma procedure for knee osteoarthritis (Sandhivata).
  • Janu Basti pools warm medicated oil over the knee for 30 to 45 minutes per sitting under Dr. Prashant Amrutkar's assessment.
  • The official AYUSH insurance benchmark rate is Rs 1,096 per sitting (both knees); this is a national reference rate, not AMRUT AYU CARE's own fee, and exact fees are discussed at consultation.
  • Janu Basti is performed in person at Ghorpadi and Manjri Bk, Hadapsar. Consultation is available at all 5 Pune branches and online.
  • Book today's slot: call or WhatsApp 8698282507.

Why this Thursday spotlights Janu Basti

Knee pain that is worst on the first few morning steps, eases as the joint warms up, then returns on stairs: this pattern is Sandhivata, aggravated Vata drying out the knee's natural lubrication. Varsha ritu (the monsoon) is a known aggravator, and many patients notice their knees getting stiffer this season. Janu Basti addresses this directly with sustained local warmth and oil.

What happens in a sitting

A boundary of black gram (Udad) dough is built around the knee, and warm medicated oil, chosen for the patient's constitution, is poured inside and topped up to stay warm. The oil is held for roughly 30 to 45 minutes, then the area is cleaned and the patient rests briefly before resuming their day. Read the full Janu Basti guide for who it suits, sittings needed.

Who it suits

Janu Basti suits early-to-moderate Sandhivata with morning stiffness and activity-related pain. Sudden knee swelling, redness, warmth, fever, or a knee that will not bear weight at all needs medical evaluation first, since these can signal infection or an acute injury rather than routine Sandhivata.

Why it matters

Painkillers quiet the day's pain signal; they do not address the Vata-driven dryness behind Sandhivata. Janu Basti supports management of the joint pattern itself, alongside AMRUT AYU CARE™'s broader knee pain (Sandhivata) care plan and Ayurvedic Medicine.

Who benefits

Working professionals whose knees stiffen after long hours at a desk, retirees managing years of joint wear, and anyone whose stairs-and-squatting routine has become a daily negotiation. Dr. Prashant Amrutkar (M.D., PhD Scholar in Panchakarma, 15+ years) leads today's Pain Management OPD; Dr. Amruta Amrutkar (M.D. Ayurveda, 12+ years) also consults on joint-pain cases.

How to book

Janu Basti runs at our Ghorpadi (Main) and Manjri Bk, Hadapsar clinics, both full-Panchakarma facilities. Ghorpadi's pulse diagnosis slot is 6-8 AM and evening OPD is 6-9 PM, Monday to Saturday. Call or WhatsApp 8698282507, or read the full Janu Basti page before your visit.

What is Janu Basti used for?
Janu Basti is a Panchakarma procedure that pools warm medicated oil over the knee to support management of knee osteoarthritis (Sandhivata), particularly morning stiffness and activity-related pain.

What does Janu Basti cost?
The rate for Janu Basti (both knees) is Rs 1500 per sitting. Exact fees depend on assessment and are discussed at consultation.

How many sittings are needed?
Janu Basti is advised as a course, not a single visit. The exact number depends on your Sandhivata stage and how the knee responds through the first sessions, reviewed by Dr. Prashant Amrutkar.

Book Thursday Pain Management OPD, ask about Janu Basti: call or WhatsApp 8698282507, or visit AMRUT AYU CARE™ Ghorpadi (Main), Solace Park, BT Kawade Road, Ghorpadi, Pune 411001.

 2026-08-13T17:49:16

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