Abhyanga - Ayurvedic medicines and treatments. India treats

Abhayanga is an Ayurvedic treatment process in which large amounts of warm oil are applied on body and the entire body is massaged with human hands. The oil used is pre medicated with certain herbs as per the requirement of each  case. Ahyanga  can be done as part of Pancha arama. It is usually done in the first stage of Panchakarma known as  Purva Karma(pre-treatment). It is also done as its own therapy.

Abhyanga is followed by svedana therapy which is nothing but warm bath or lying out in open sun. Abhyanga can be performed by a single person or can be performed by more than one massage therapist simultaneously.

Abhyanga forms part of the daily routine of ayurvedic healing system benefits of which is eloquently described in traditional ayurvedic texts. One such text says that giving a full-body massage using oil regularly n, relives fatigue, pacifies doshas, enhances the luster of your skin and provides perfect sleep, pleasure and stamina. The answer to the seeming contradiction of  a ritual  becoming blissfully relaxing,  and gearing up to  peak performance lies in the fact that this process relieves the accumulated toxins and stress form mind and body and acts as a powerful regenerator and charger for the mind and body.

Some of the benefits arising out of following this ritual on a daily basis are detailed below.

·         Increased blood circulation

·         Muscles and all the physical body parts are toned up

·         Nerves are calmed

·         Joints are lubricated

·         Mind becomes more alert

·         More stamina

·         Sound sleep at night

·         Impurities from human body are thrown out

·         Skin becomes smoother and softer

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Abhyanga is normally done in the morning before the daily bath so that the toxins accumulated in your body during the previous night are released. Cured sesame oil, herbalized massage oil, aroma massage oil etc are usually used for abhyanga.

Transdermal absorption of the qualities of the material used helps the skin to perform its diverse functions in the most effective manner. It allows skin the largest organ in the body to release toxins and absorb nourishments. The process is similar to the oiling of a car. If you oil the car regularly in the proper manner it will remain in peak condition without any problem and will give you trouble free performance.

If you are using  sesame oil go for cold-pressed oil which will be chemical-free. Sesame oil has antioxidant properties and this helps the skin to remain safe from radical damage. You will have to cure the oil for best results. For curing heat the sesame oil to 212 degrees Fahrenheit. After reaching the above temperature let the oil cool. Now you can store this oil and use whenever needed.

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