Janu Pichu Therapy in Jaipur | Adinath Ayurveda Hospital

What is Janu Pichu?

Janu Pichu is a gentle warm-oil therapy for the knee. Janu means the knee, and Pichu means a cloth or pad soaked in warm medicated oil, placed on the area. A cloth is soaked in warm oil and laid over the knee, kept warm for the prescribed time.

It is the gentler cousin of Janu Basti. There is no dough ring — the warm oil-soaked cloth gives sustained warmth through the cloth, and the medicine absorbs slowly into the knee. It is soothing, simple and deeply relaxing, and it suits people whose knee problem is still mild.

In Ayurveda, Janu Pichu mainly pacifies Vata in the knee — the dosha behind dryness, stiffness and mild pain. It is used for mild knee discomfort, stiffness after sitting, early knee soreness, and knee tiredness after walking.

Why Janu Pichu?

Not every knee problem needs the strongest therapy. Janu Pichu gives gentle, sustained warmth — exactly what a mildly troubled knee needs.

Gentle, sustained warmth
The warm oil-soaked cloth keeps steady warmth on the knee, loosening stiffness without any force.

No dough ring needed
Simple and soothing — the cloth does the work, so the therapy feels easy and comfortable.

Good for early-stage knee issues
When knee trouble is just beginning, a gentle therapy is often the right first step.

Suitable for sensitive patients
The warmth is mild and the method is gentle, so even sensitive and elderly patients tolerate it well.

Deeply relaxing
Most people feel the knee loosen and the whole body relax during the session.

Are you facing any of these issues?

If any of these sound like you, this therapy was made for your problem.

Mild knee discomfort

Stiffness after sitting

Early knee soreness

Knee tiredness after walking

Slight swelling around the knee

Knees that feel weak or tired

If your knee is starting to complain but the problem is still mild, Janu Pichu is the right place to begin.

Who needs Janu Pichu?

Janu Pichu suits people whose knee trouble is still early or mild — and people who need a gentle therapy rather than a strong one.

People with early or mild knee discomfort
People with stiffness after sitting that eases once they move
Sensitive or elderly patients who need a gentle therapy
People trying a knee therapy for the first time
People whose knee gets tired or sore after walking

It suits early Vata problems in the knee — mild dryness, stiffness and soreness. The doctor decides whether Pichu is enough or whether Basti is needed.

What's involved in a Janu Pichu session?

A typical session lasts 20–30 minutes.

1

Consultation first. The doctor examines your knee, checks your pulse with Nadi Pariksha, and decides whether Janu Pichu suits you and which oil to use.

2

Cloth soaked in warm medicated oil. A clean cloth is soaked in warm medicated oil, chosen for your knee.

3

Placed over the knee, kept warm. The cloth is laid over the knee and kept warm, re-warmed as needed, for the prescribed time.

4

Removed after the prescribed time. The cloth is removed once the prescribed time is over.

5

Light massage. A light massage finishes the session, easing the muscles around the knee.

6

Rest and aftercare. You rest briefly. The therapist advises you to keep the knee warm and move gently for a few hours.

Keep the knee warm after the session. Avoid cold air, cold water on the knee, and sudden heavy strain for a few hours.

How do Adinath experts perform Janu Pichu?

At Adinath, Janu Pichu is prescribed by Dr. Gaurav Sharma after Nadi Pariksha and your diagnosis. The oil, the warmth and the duration are set for your knee — a person with early soreness gets a different preparation than one with long-standing stiffness.

Our therapists are trained in the classical Pichu technique — the right cloth, the right warmth, the right time. When needed, Janu Pichu is combined with other therapies, or the doctor may advise Janu Basti instead if your knee needs deeper treatment.

Oil and duration personalised by the doctor
Warmth kept steady through the session
Gentle technique suited to sensitive patients
Combined with other therapies when the doctor advises it
Never a fixed package — the plan follows your diagnosis

Benefits of Janu Pichu

Mild knee pain relief
Sustained warmth eases the mild ache in the knee without any force.

Less stiffness
Warmth loosens the stiffness that makes standing up hard.

Joint nourishment
Warm medicated oil nourishes the tissues around the knee, gently and steadily.

Relaxation
The gentle warmth is deeply soothing — most people feel calm as well as loosened.

Better movement
A looser, nourished knee moves more easily in daily life.

Gentle enough for regular use
Because it is mild, the doctor can advise it regularly when the knee needs ongoing care.

Supports early care
Treating a knee early, while the problem is still mild, stops it from deepening.

Is it safe? Does it hurt?

Janu Pichu is extremely gentle — just warm oil and cloth. It is suitable even for sensitive patients.

Tell the doctor beforehand about skin wounds on the knee, fever, or a hot, very swollen joint.

Who treats you

Dr. Gaurav Sharma

BAMS · Fellowship, NIA Jaipur · Member IFM USA · Panchakarma Specialist

Every therapy at Adinath is prescribed by Dr. Gaurav Sharma himself — after Nadi Pariksha and your diagnosis. Never a fixed package.

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Questions patients ask

What is Janu Pichu for?

It is a gentle warm-oil therapy for the knee — an oil-soaked cloth placed over the knee — used for mild knee discomfort, stiffness after sitting, early knee soreness, and knee tiredness after walking.

How long is one session?

About 20–30 minutes.

How many sessions will I need?

That depends on your knee. The doctor decides the course after examining you — a mild, recent soreness needs fewer sessions than a long-standing stiffness.

Is Janu Pichu painful?

Not at all. It is one of the gentlest knee therapies — just warm oil and cloth.

Is it safe? Who should avoid it?

It is safe for most people, including sensitive and elderly patients. Tell the doctor about skin wounds on the knee, fever, or a hot, very swollen joint.

What do I do after a session?

Rest briefly, keep the knee warm, and avoid cold air and sudden heavy strain for a few hours.

Can I do Janu Pichu at home?

Only after the doctor teaches you the correct oil, warmth and method. The clinic version, with steady warmth and trained hands, works better.

What should I wear and eat?

Wear loose clothes that leave the knee open. Eat light before the session and avoid a heavy meal just before.

Janu Pichu or Janu Basti — which do I need?

The doctor decides after examining your knee. Pichu suits milder cases; Basti suits deeper problems. The doctor will tell you honestly which one fits.