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Abhyanga (Oil bath)!

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Dr. Jeevan Sampat JadhavAyurvedic Doctor • 17 Years Exp.BAMS
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Abhyanga (Oil bath) 

Application of oil on the head and body parts is one of the daily routines in Indian culture
Processed sesame seed oil is generally used for Vata and Kapha conditions. Coconut oil is good for pitta.
For Vata people, it is advised every day, for Pitta on alternate days, for Kapha people once in a week.

Application of oil on the head, ears and feet is necessary.
Warm water bath after fifteen to thirty minutes of massage is advised.
Avoid cold water bath, ice creams, curd, sex, day sleep, alcohol, exposure to sun and exertion during the day of massage.
Oil bath is avoided during indigestion, cough, cold, diarrhoea, fever, menstruation conjunctivitis, post emesis therapy, purgation and infectious diseases etc..  

Benefits of oil bath

1)It controls vata  Promotes strength and sleep
2)Overcomes fatigue
3)Provides growth Postpones old age Mitigates 
4)pain promotes hair growth and vision
 

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