Ayurveda is an ancient system of medicine developed about 3,000 years in the Indian Subcontinent. In Sanskrit Ayurveda means “Science of life” as the knowledge was illustrated in the sacred textbooks called “veda”. Many of the ancient textbooks of Ayurveda, are still in the process of proper interpretation and understanding. During the last few decades,…
Health Benefits of Honey: Honey is one of most important component in our kitchen. Everyone loves sweet taste and aroma of honey. It is used in various preparations in kitchen. Beside, nutritional value honey has various other benefits. Some of the health benefits of honey are illustrated below. Nutritional supplement: Honey is a natural sweetening…
Introduction: Vasti is defined as a bladder or container that holds medicated herbs and oil. ShiroVasti is some what similar to Shirodhara in which the oil is applied in the head. In shirodhara, the oil is poured on the head through a pot placed at certain height. But, in shirovasti the oil is kept in…
Introduction: ‘Shiro’ means head, and ‘dhara’ means flow. In shirodhara therapy, there is the flow of medicated liquid on the head in between the eyebrows. Pouring of fluid like medicated oil, decoctions, medicated milk, medicated takra continuously for a specific period of time is known as shirodhara. Shirodhara has been practiced since long time by…
Introduction of Ayurveda Massage A young girl has pain that occurred suddenly during her daily activities. She tried for the treatment of the pain but couldn’t get cured by the use of any medicines. The mother of the girl had heard about the healer who had been involved in healing such pains. So, her mother…
[A] [B] [C] [D] [E] [G] [H] [I] [J] [K] [L] [M] [N] [O] [P] [R] [S] [T] [U] [V] [Y] Abhyanga TOP An ayurvedic oil massage practiced by two medics who massage to let go the warm oil into the tissues of the entire body. This helps loosen and facilitate the removal of accumulated…
Required material for Ayurveda massage: 1.Medicated oil 2.Heating pan for heating the oil 3. A piece of cloth 4.Table BEFORE THE START OF AYURVEDA MASSAGE (1) Massage should be done in a comfortable environment. Choose a warm, peaceful room with dim lights, with light music at the background. (2) Person who takes massage to be…
Benefits of Ayurveda massage or Abhyanga: 1. Reverses/prevents aging and increases longevity 2. Removes fatigue and stress from work and life overall 3. Heals and prevents nervous system disorders 4. Promotes good vision 5. Nourishes the body and promotes sturdiness 6. Remedies insomnia 7. Creates an electrochemical balance in the body. 8. Oil rubbed into…
