Hello Readers and My Dear Patients,
Today we will brief about the need of oil bath and how it
has to do.
It is a common confusion in most of the population especially among
the youngsters.
In ayurveda text ‘Ashtanga hrudayam’ written by
‘vagbhatacharya’ mention in the chapter ‘Dinacharya’ (Daily routines) the oil
bath (Abhyangam) should be performed daily in the morning.
He explain in
detail; a healthy person should wake up early in the morning and perform the
morning ablution; brushing the teeth,oil application on the head and
body,exercises,bathing etc.
The body oils should prescribe by an Ayurveda physician
after analyzing his Body type,and Symptoms of illnesses,age,Prakruthi etc.
The external oils should be matching with the
medicines he taking internally.
The Prescribed oils mix together and warm,apply all over the
body spread gently with out much pressure,oil should be lukewarm when
applying.
Can add some more quantity if you have some aches and pains or
numbness on any part pf the body.
Gently apply by repeated strokes from top to
bottom in a rhythmic long strokes.
Oil
application in upward direction is contraindicated.
Can be continue for half
an hour to one hour.
The oils will be absorbing through the pores of the
skin,works on the 107 vital points and the channels connecting these points.
It
clears the blockages,promote better circulation,nerve supply,softens the
skin,nourishes each and every tissues of the body,gives flexibility to the
joints and over all rejuvenation of the system.
In ‘ashtanga hrudayam’ tells the benefits of oil application
are as follows;
Anti- aging,clears tiredness,balancing the wind element
(vatha dosha),gives better look,nourishing the body,longevity of life,promote sound sleep,softens the skin and firmness of the muscles.
For the better results one has to practice daily. Especially on head, Pinna of
the ear and on the feet.
And also explained where it is contraindicated;
In case of excess phlegm in the body due to the weather
change or due to the illnesses.
Just after the five fold cleansing therapy like vomiting and purging (Vamana and Virechana).
In these conditions oil application
should not be done.
For further clarification stay in touch.
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of spreading ‘Ayurveda’ across the world.
DR.T.L.XAVIER B.A.M.S
