What is Kati Vasti Ayurvedic Treatment?
Kati Vasti (also spelled Kativasthi) is a specialized treatment that focuses on the lumbar region or lower back (Kati). The term “Vasti” means “to retain” – in this therapy, medicated warm herbal oils are retained over the lower back using a ring made of black gram dough. The warm oil seeps deep into the tissues, lubricating joints, relaxing muscles, and pacifying aggravated Vata dosha, which is often the root cause of back pain.
It is not a full Panchakarma vasti, but a localized external application that delivers deep therapeutic benefits. This treatment is especially effective for those suffering from chronic back pain, sciatica, disc prolapse, and lumbar spondylosis.