Ayurveda therapy has Ayurvedic massage as its integral part, referred to as Abhyanga and offers full body massage. The massage is also among the 5 approaches used for detoxification, mentioned in Panchakarma therapy. Herbs are the major constituents of massage in Ayurvedic therapy. Herbal oils are termed to be herb infusion in oil base. Oil used for massage depends upon dosha type. For Vata is prescribed Sesame oil, for pitta is sunflower oil and Kapha is corn oil.
Therapeutic benefits offered by Ayurveda massage
Reduces blood pressure, heart rate & stress levels
Its healing effects are reflected in body response to the massage. Clinical revelations have showed significant reduction in stress levels. Prehypertension patients can experience drop and normalising of heart rate.
Reduces anxiety levels and depression in expectant mothers
Massage offers reduced stress hormone and cortisol, increased feel good hormones, dopamine and serotonin.
- Positive results among children suffering from cerebral palsy and gaining better control on specific motor skills.
- Diabetic neuropathy patients do enjoy healing effects.
- Heals rough dry skin & cracked heels through foot Abhyanga experienced during winter months.
- Low birth babies have responded well to offered massage treatment and gained significant weight.
- Massage is also safe for babies, helping to stimulate growth.
- Osteoarthritis and knee pain can be eliminated by applying herbal massage containing warm sesame oil.
- Paralysis or hemiplegia treatment is possible by combining several Ayurvedic therapies like Taila (herbal) massage, Mahamasha, Abhyanga, Shashtik Shali Pinda Sveda massage and Mustadi Rajyapan Basti.
- Women experience hormonal imbalance due to menopause, beery facing severe side effects ranging from insomnia to depression and hot flashes. These symptoms can be better massaged with Ayurvedic massage.
Ayurvedic massage & Muscular dystrophy
Sarvanga Abhyanga (full body massage) was given using sesame oil along with Sarvanga Pinda Sveda (full body bolus massage).
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