Thread by @aayurarogyam

Benefit of oil bath as per Ayurveda

-The body of one who uses oil massage regularly does not become affected much even if subjected to injury or strenuous work.

-If done daily, a person is endowed with pleasant touch, trimmed body parts and becomes strong, charming and least affected by old age.

- Charaka Samhita, Ayurveda Holy Text

Oil bath helps in:

-Removing toxins

-Stimulates nerves

-Improving sleep

-Improving vision

-Tones muscles

-Improving skin health

-Removing wrinkles

-Thickening of hair

-Slows down aging

-Increases blood circulation

-Lubricates bones and joints

-The Oil bath , also called "Abhyanga Snana" in Ayurveda is a highly revered health technique
- oil bath is a part of daily health routine called "dina achara " as per Ayurveda

The Oil bath has two key parts

-The Abhynaga part , which is the self-massage from head to toe with a suitable herb-infused Ayurvedic oil
1The Snana Part : a bath to wash off the excess oil from the body with a herb bath powder called Snana Choornam or as simple as Shikakai

-Oil bath is not recommended for those who are ill , exhausted , suffering from indigestion and is also prohibited for women during menstruation

- As per Ayurveda, this procedure will be done with medicated oil of various herb

-This was once a custom of every Indian house hold to take oil bath on Saturday and Wednesday

-The oils used were mostly gingelly or coconut oil followed by Shikakai powder Bath

It's almost dying practice of Indian household post the rigorous market of body moisturising lotions and shampoos which does more harm than it's good

If not possible for adults please do follow this practice for your kids and older people at home

It’s natural to defy the value of simple health technique like these but if followed you will receive the gratitude signals from your body aka staying fresh and energetic