Abhyanga- Ayurvedic Oil Massage 

The practice of Abhyanga, an Ayurvedic oil massage, is adopted for healing, relaxation, and as a treatment for various diseases. This systematic rubbing and manipulation of the body help prevent stiffness, promote circulation, and maintain positive health. Abhyanga involves applying oil to the skin and massaging in specific directions. This technique improves blood circulation, facilitates the removal of toxins, relieves fatigue, enhances the musculoskeletal system's functioning, and alleviates stiffness and heaviness in the body, resulting in a feeling of lightness. It is recommended to practice Abhyanga in the direction of hair growth.

The mechanism of action involves affecting various systems of the body, such as the circulatory, nervous, metabolic, respiratory, and lymphatic systems. The massage creates osmotic pressure, causing internal fluid to move within the skin. This pressure forces out toxins, which are then expelled from the body through circulation and excretion processes.

Abhyanga's beneficial effects include cleansing dirt, improving body complexion, maintaining skin elasticity, restoring natural immunity, rejuvenating body tissues, preventing the aging process, alleviating Vata and Kapha doshas, reducing the effects of trauma, overcoming anxiety and stress, relaxing muscles, improving physical strength, promoting the excellence of body tissues, beautifying the body figure, inducing sound sleep, improving eyesight, and nourishing the body tissues, thereby prolonging one's lifespan. The choice of oil is essential, as it should be suitable for the individual's constitution (Prakriti) or tailored to specific illnesses. Regular practice of Abhyanga is recommended for maintaining overall well-being, and when applied with the right oil, it becomes a therapeutic intervention for various health conditions.

References 

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Scholar, R. P. (2020). AYURVEDA ABHYANGA (MASSAGE) PROCEDURE-A REVIEW.

Wakde, S., & Belge, A. (2021). Role of Abhyanga in Manovikaras wsr to Mental Disorders: A Review Article. Journal of Ayurveda and Integrated Medical Sciences, 6(5), 186-193.

Madhukar, L. S., Nivrutti, B. A., Bhatnagar, V., & Bhatnagar, S. (2018). Physio-anatomical explanation of abhyanga: An ayurvedic massage technique for healthy life. Journal of Traditional Medicine & Clinical Naturopathy.