The knee joint is called Janu Sandhi in Sanskrit; hence the name Janu Basti  is given to the procedure done on knee joints. In this the knee joint is bathed with warm medicated oil or freshly prepared herbal decoction. Depending on the condition it can be practiced over both the knee joints or on one knee joint. Knee joints are considered as sandhi Marma in Ayurveda (joint type of vital areas) which measure about three fingers (three anguli pramana).So the janu vasti is specialized knee therapy or massage which rejuvenate the janu marma.

It restores the lubricating fluid in the joint and maintain integrity of the structures involved in the joint, Removes stiffness and pain in Knee joint, Protects knee joints from age related changes.