Benefits of ABHYANGAM (oil massage) in Ayurveda

BENEFITS OF ABHYANGAM (OIL MASSAGE)circulation of lymph fluid which provides more
- IN AYURVEDAoxygen, glucose, proteins, and other vitalizing
    chemicals for the blood which then is circulated in
     As food is a necessity for the organismthe entire organism.      
from birth to death, so is massage to the human 
organism. Food provides nourishment through 
external sources to the organism, whereasIn Ayurveda, massage has been highly praised
massage excites the internal resources andand people are advised to adopt it as a part of
provides nourishment in the form of proteins,daily life.
glucose, and other vitalizing chemicals that areMassage increases the production of White Blood
within the system. Massage, like a mother,Corpuscles and Antibodies that provide more
preserves the body energy and saves theresistance against viruses and diseases. This helps
organism from decay. It also works as a cleanserthe defense mechanism in the body and increases
and helps the organism in discharging toxins out ofimmunity towards environmental changes. In this
the body through sweat, urine and mucous; thusway massage is a protector, preserver and a
rejuvenating the body.rejuvenator, increasing self-confidence and will
 power.
Massage is one of the few well-known remedies 
for helping all such problems. The use of natural, 
organic foods, water, earth, sunlight and air (along    In Ayurveda Massage is described as:
with massage) can prove a fantastic remedy. 
 1. JARA HARA- Remover of Old Age.
 2. SHARAM HARA- Remover of Fatigue.
Massage works on the body on both levels:3. VATA HARA- Remover of the Humour of
- PhysicalWind.
- Psyche.4. DRISHTI PRASAD KARA- Increases Sight.
 5. PUSHTI KARA- Makes one Strong.
 6. AYU KARA- Increases Longevity.
1. Physical –rubbing of the body produces heat7. SWAPNA KARA- Induces Sleep.
and increases blood circulation, it supplies more8. TWAK DRIDH KARA- Strengthens the Skin.
nourishment to the body..9. KLESH SAHATWA- Provides resistance against
 Disease and Disharmony.
 10.  ABHIGAT SAHATWA- Resistance to Injuries
1. Psyche  - through touch, massage works onand power to recover quickly.
the nervous system and affects the circulation of11.  KAPHA VATA NIRODHAKA- Subsides
growth hormones. All feelings and fantasies of theailments caused by Mucous and Wind.
massager are transmitted to the person getting12.  MRIJA VARNA BAL PRAD-Provides strength
the massage.to the skin and improves the Colour and Texture
 of the Skin.
  
Principles of Massage:Massage helps the body to become light, active
 and energetic. Regular massage, every day or
“One who follows the natural contours andalternate days or weekly once, prevents
flows of the body insures the most effectivedevelopment of most skin problems including
massage.”Psoriasis, Eczema Blisters, and Scabies &
     “One who works counter to theSeborrhea.
natural formation of the body creates imbalance 
and disease”     “ABOVE ALL  LOOKING YOUNG
           AND BEAUTIFUL  AND SMART FOREVER”.
Sequence of Massage: 
  
“Massage adopted as a daily practice offersThus in Ayurveda massage is highly praised and
much pleasurable benefit. Body heat and vitalitymuch emphasis is placed on the use of oils in
increase as the heart and the circulatory systemmassage.
open up to provide fresh oxygen and vital energy 
to all parts of the body while simultaneously 
flushing out waste gases and toxins.”Dr.T.R.KARTHIK.B.A.M.S,
Massage as a Daily Practise :Consultant Ayurveda Physician,
 Apollo Wellness plus,
1. “Massage adopted as a daily practiceApollo Hospitals
ensures proper circulation and relaxes muscles, itChennai.
also removes all tensions and increases the