Role Of Oils In Ayurvedic Health Care 8 4 10
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Oils play an important role in Ayurvedic healthcare by balancing vata dosha. They are used both internally and externally. Internally, oils are used as part of foods, oral medications like snehapanam, and procedures like nasya. Externally, oils are used for massages like abhyanga, procedures like sirodhara and parisheka, and filling body areas like karna puranam. Oil massage is especially important for relaxation and treating various musculoskeletal and neurological conditions. Daily oil massage is recommended as part of a healthy routine.
Role Of Oils In Ayurvedic Health Care 8 4 10
- 1. Role of Oils in Ayurvedic Health Care Dr.Gayatridevi Ayurvedic consultant
- 2. Vata-Diseases Vata is one of the three vital forces that run the body. (other two forces are pitta and kapha) Majority of the health disorders are the result of imbalance in Vata.
- 3. Characteristics of Vata Rooksha- dry and rough Sheeta- cool Laghu--Light Sookhshma-- very tiny, penetrating molecules Chala- always moving Vishada-broad, unlimited, unbounded Khara -rough
- 4. Characteristics of oil Snigdha---unctous Guru --heavy Mrudu --soft These qualities are opposite to that of vata- so act as anti vata –(Ayurvedic basic principle.)
- 5. Oil is specific for Vata disorders--oil therapy is essential for most forms of treatment. It is useful for the other doshas as well. Indicated in diseases of the nervous system, bones and the deeper tissues.
- 6. Usage Internal use—part of food, Sneha panam-oral use in medicated form, nasya-nasal drops, in vasti karma External use—abhyangam (oil massage), application on various organs specifically, and in panchakarma
- 7. Oil in food-uses Balances vata dosha. Provides energy. Fuel for muscles at rest and during light activity. Insulates our bodies and protect organs, such as the kidneys, from injury. Helps to absorb vitamins A, D, E, and K. Fat in a meal helps the food to digest more slowly, keeping the full feeling longer. Adds flavor and texture to foods.
- 8. Oils in internal medicines Majority of the diseases—caused by vata Oil is the right anti dote to vata. It is indicated in diseases of the nervous system, bones and the deeper tissues useful for the other doshas as well Act as carriers of the medicinal properties of the herbs.
- 9. Snehapanam Medicated oil/ ghee - given orally as part of various treatments—like skin diseases, vision problems, infertility and so on. Eg. Ksheerabala tailam, bala aswagandha tailam
- 10. Nasyam Medicated oils are administered through the nose, early in the morning on empty stomach. Eg. Anu tailam Indications—hair fall premature graying of hair baldness migraine cervical spondilitis and so on.
- 11. Vasti Medicated oils are introduced into the rectum through the anus. Benefits –cures various vata disorders improves immunity improves digestive system prevents aging effects on the body.
- 12. External use of oils Abhyanga Samvahana Murdha taila Karnapurana Parisheka Gandusha Akshitarpana Avagahana
- 13. Abhyangam-oil massage Abhyangam is an Ayurveda way of oil massage Special herb infused Ayurvedic oils - warmed up -gently massaged in to the skin. Benefits relaxation, harmonizes, detoxifies, strengthens and revitalizes the entire body. improves lymph flow and stimulates the immune system. calms and strengthens the nervous system. protector, preserver and rejuvinator.
- 14. Indications of Abhyanga Rejuvenation Infertility For relaxation Vata related disorders (80 types) General weakness Disorders of joints Diseases of muscles Disorders of nervous system Gynecological problems Disorders of cardio vascular problems Psychological problems Muscular-skeletal problems
- 15. Abhyangam-daily routine Ayurveda advises abhyangam as part of the daily routine to maintain the health of the healthy. Massage whole body every day with sesame oil/coconut oil/ mustard oil acc. to your constitution and have hot water bath after half an hour. Medicated oils-dhanvantari tailam can be used daily. Massage hot oil during winter and cold oils during summer.
- 16. Oil massage has for thousands of years played an important role in Ayurvedic health care. Beyond the obvious benefits of moisturizing and nourishing the skin, oils transmit their own qualities to the body on a deep physiological and psychological level.
- 17. The unctuousness of oil serves as an antidote to many of the scourges of modern life, such as addictions, irregularity, constant travel, stress and loneliness. Benefits the very young and the very old, the undernourished and the over-worked. Serves as a vehicle for the subtle powers of herbs, bypassing the digestive system and transporting their properties deep within the tissues. An indispensable preliminary to the Ayurvedic purification therapy - Panchakarma, Abhyanga helps loosen and relocate imbalances so that they can be easily removed from the system.
- 18. Parisheka Medicated oils are poured on the body in a systematic way. Benefits: strengthens the body improves memory soft and smooth skin good for eyes nourishes all tissues anti aging
- 19. Gandusha Holding medicated oils in the mouth for a specific period. Eg. Simple sesame oil, arimedadi tailam, bala awagandhadi tailam. Uses- gives strength to the joints in the jaw. Voice clarity Strengthens gums Perception of taste- improves Clears ulcers & dryness in the mouth Relieves tooth ache
- 20. Murdha tailam Application of medicated oil on the head 4 types— Abhyanga Seka/sirodhara Pichu Sirovasti
- 21. Siro abhyanga Applying oil on the head and doing gentle massage—sesame/coconut oil, brahmi tailam, amalaki tailam … Uses- Relieves head ache Premature graying and falling of hair Strengthens the skull bones Increases hair growth Promotes good sleep Improves the perception of the sense organs
- 22. Sirodhara Medicated warm oil is continuously and rhythmically poured on the fore head from a specific height for specific period. Benefits Alleviates excess Vata, Relieves mental stress and nervous tension, Enhances circulation in the brain, Improves memory, Nourishes the hair, Provides sound sleep Calms the body and mind.
- 23. Pichu A piece of gauge/ cotton soaked in medicated oil is placed on the head. Uses - corrects hair fall cures wounds on the scalp.
- 24. Siro vasti Keeping large quantity of medicated oil on the head for a specific period with the help of a cap. Indications – head aches eye disorders sleeplessness facial paralysis dryness of mouth and nose loss of sensation
- 25. Akshi tarpanam Retaining medicated oils/ ghee on the eye for a specific period. Indications -all types of defective vision -- eye infections --weakness of eyelids
- 26. Karna puranam Filling the ears with medicated oils Eg;Shadbindu tailam, kshara tailam Indications -- deafness diseases of the ear vitiated vata cervical spondilitis
- 27. conclusion Oil has a positive role in prevention and treatment of diseases in ayurvedic system of health care.
- 28. Thank you Dr.Gayatridevi Ayurvedic consultant-counsellor Arogyapeetham Ph. 9820257440