Procedure Of Kati Basti (Kati Tarpana):- Katibasti is one of the varieties of Snigdha sweda. It is safe and gives quick relief to the patient. Being an external therapy it has no side effects and complications. It gives immediate results as it acts at the site of lesion and pacify the vata dosha by producing snehana (lubrication) as well as swedana (Sudation) Materials:-1) Masha powder (Black gram powder) -½ kg to 1 kg. 2) Oil (according to disease indications) -200 ml to 500 ml. 3) Plastic or

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... teel ring -(2" height and 18-20" circumference)-Katibasti ring of different sizes) Investigations:-Patient must be asked to come with lumbosacral x-ray or MRI to specify the location for Katibasti. Poorva Karma (Pre-operative Procedure) :-Patient should be asked to evacuate urine and stools before coming to the table.