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Kanta Vasti
Ayurvedic Throat Oil Retention Therapy for Inflammation, Infections & Congestion
Kanta Vasti is a specialised Ayurvedic therapy focused on the throat region (Kanta Pradesh). It is highly effective in managing inflammatory, infectious, and glandular conditions of the throat and surrounding structures.
What Does “Kanta Vasti” Mean?
- Kanta – Throat region
- Vasti – To retain or hold (typically medicated oil)
In this procedure, lukewarm medicated oil is retained over the throat area by creating a leak-proof enclosure using black gram flour paste. The oil is kept in contact with the affected region for a specific period. The therapy is performed by one or two trained therapists, depending on the Ayurvedic consultant’s recommendation.
Therapeutic Benefits:
Reduces inflammation in the throat, tonsils, and surrounding tissues
Aids in decongesting lymph nodes and pharyngeal glands
Improves blood circulation to the head and neck area
Helps relieve pain, irritation, and discomfort associated with infections
Supports healing in recurrent respiratory and ENT infections
Facilitates detoxification and drainage of stagnated fluids
May provide relief in glandular swellings and thyroid-related issues
MODE OF ACTION OF KANTA VASTI
Kanta Vasti functions through transdermal absorption, thermal therapy, and pharmacological action:
- Medicated oils, being lipid-based, easily penetrate the skin and cell membranes, delivering active herbal compounds directly to deeper tissues.
- A localised increase in temperature by 2–3°C causes vasodilation, which enhances oxygenation, nutrient supply, and toxin clearance.
- The Snehana (oleation) effect softens tissues and clears obstructions, while the Swedana (sudation) effect aids in liquefying and eliminating metabolic wastes.
- Herbal oils used possess anti-inflammatory, analgesic, antimicrobial, and muscle-relaxant properties.
- The warm oil also acts as a counter-irritant, calming pain receptors and reducing irritation in the throat region.
Anatomical Focus: Kanta (Throat) Region
The throat is composed of the pharynx, larynx, tonsils, uvula, oesophagus, and trachea, along with a dense network of lymph nodes, muscles, and glands. Kanta Vasti targets this complex area to bring holistic relief in both acute and chronic conditions.
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