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Why Oils Are Advised By Ayurveda Doctors Rather Than Pain Balms?
Dr. Sreedevi NvAyurvedic Doctor • 9 Years Exp.Bachelor of Ayurveda, Medicine and Surgery (BAMS), DYHE, Nutrition Certification
I have pain balm, why my doctor tells me to apply oil for my pain?
This is a common question ayurveda doctors hear. Basically, pain is caused due to imbalance of vata dosha in the body, so to decrease the increased vata in the body, oil is said to be effective.
Vata is having cold and dry properties, in the body also it creates such a situation. So the taila or the oil has in it naturally the oilyness which moisturize and nourish the body especially in joint pain. Lubrication created by the oil helps the body become flexible too.
So it is advisable to apply oil than applying general balms for every pain.
In case you have a concern or query you can always consult a specialist & get answers to your questions!