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Abhyangam

According to the Ayurvedic System there is a Sanskrit word used for massage of body with an oil referred to as Abhyangam.It includes vegetable oils having an infusion with different herbal mixtures and is if applied on body parts on regular basis pour out great results.

There are 3 major doshas which are characteristics of body of a human such as 'Vata', 'Pitta' as well as 'Kapha'. The Ayurvedic Science believes that these doshas should have their presence in the body in a balanced manner and prove to be beneficial for maintaining good health. The first of all is the Vatadosha which is found to influence the other doshas present in the body. Bad lifestyles or living habits as well as regular exposure to the air pollutants like chemicals, dust etc  disturb the Vata and its consequences may be in the form of problems such as body aches, insomnia, dry skin, stress, lusterless as well as brittle hair, wrinkled skin, general debility etc.. The easy solution to this difficult problem is 'Abhyangam' or oil massage done on daily basis..thisAbhyangam  enhances the strength of the body and improves the tissue repairing as well.

It is advisable that Abhyangam should be done either on regular basis or on alternate days for giving great results. If one is unable to get it done so frequently then it can be applied weekly as well but one important thing to be taken into consideration is that it has to be done empty stomach or 3 hours after taking a meal.

Use of Oils in Abhyangam

Abhyangam which means oil massage helps in relaxing the body from different problems and hence different types of oils are required to apply in different situations .There are a number of oils being used for the purpose of medication in the Ayurvedic system such as cold pressed sesame seed oil, which is rich in vitamin E (i.e. Omega 3 and Omega 6) creates wonders in nourishing the skin as a lotion and protects the hair from premature graying and is a boon to disturbed sleep as well as creaking joints.

If one is suffering from problems like dermal infections then coconut oil which is enriched with lauric acid really works. If mustard oil is mixed with cold pressed sesame seed oil in equal quantity then one can get rid of issues like heaviness of body and body aches as well. People apply pure ghee which is also referred to as clarified butter, for burning sensation of eyes, scalp, body and soles. However if there is extreme dryness in the body and skin is found to be cracking then practitioners prescribe massage with Castor oil or a mixture of castor and cold pressed sesame seed oil.