A review on dinacharya modalities w.s.r to abhyanga as a prophylactic measure

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Abhyanga is one among the Dinacharya and it is a kind of Bahyasneha . It gives strength tothe body, nourishes the sense organs, increases longevity etc. it is the most natural and powerful method of relaxing and at the same time rejuvenating the body. Abhyanga preserves the body energy and saves the individual from degeneration. Is also works as a cleanser and helps the individual in expelling the toxins out of the body through sweat, urine and mucus, thus rejuvenating the body. It is done to whole body or to a particular part of the body ( Shira , Karna , Pada etc ). Abhyanga has been highlighted with its wide spectrum of usage both for preventive and curative purpose. Abhyanga can be correlated to massage in contemporary science. The term is applied to certain manipulations of soft tissue which are effectively performed with the palmar aspect of the hand and administered for the purpose of producing effect on nervous system, muscular system as well as on the local and general circulation of blood and lymph . Keywords: Abhyanga , massage, Dinacharya INTRODUCTION Abhyanga has been explained in thecontest of Dinacharya 1, Ritucharya 2 for Swastha and as a Bahiparimarjana Chiktsa 3 in diseased. Thus it can be performed in healthy individual and in diseased to maintain the health and to cure the disease respectively. Practically it is seen that Abhyanga is advised as Poorvakarma to Shodhana karma , Pradhanakarma in many Vataja disorders and Paschatkarma after Vyayama . As a part of Dinacharya if one practices it daily will prevent the ageing process, exertion and aggravation of Vata , bestows good vision, nourishment of the body, long life, good sleep and improves the quality of skin 1.In modern science Abhyanga is compared with oil massage. It is group of procedures done with hands on the external surface of the body in variety of ways either with a curative, palliative or hygienic point of view 4 Aim and Objective: To review the literature regarding Abhyanga To review the literature regarding effects and scientific documentation regarding prophylactic effect of Abhyanga REVIEW OF LITERATURE: The word Abhyanga is derived from the word Ang Dhatu –to smear Abhi Upasrga 5–Hence; Abhyanga is defined as rubbing with any kind of Sneha Dravya (unctuous substances). Description of Abhyanga is available in Bruhat Trayis , Sharangadhara and Bhavapraka- Review Article International Ayurvedic Medical Journal ISSN:2320 5091 A REVIEW ON DINACHARYA MODALITIES W.S.R TO ABHYANGA AS A PROPHY- LACTIC MEASURE Vandana K S 1 , P Sudhakar Reddy 2 , Vinaya TM 3 1 III PG Scholar, 2 Prof&HOD,Dept.Dept.of PG Studies in Swasthavritta JSS Ayurveda Medical College, Mysore 3 Asst.Professor, Dept.of Swasthavritta, SriAdi Siva Sadguru Alisaheb Sivaryula Ayurvedic MedicalCollege, Guntakal, Andhra Pradesh ABSTRACT Abhyanga is one among the Dinacharya and it is a kind of Bahyasneha . It gives strength tothe body, nourishes the sense organs, increases longevity etc. it is the most natural and powerful method of relaxing and at the same time rejuvenating the body. Abhyanga preserves the body energy and saves the individual from degeneration. Is also works as a cleanser and helps the individual in expelling the toxins out of the body through sweat, urine and mucus, thus rejuvenating the body. It is done to whole body or to a particular part of the body ( Shira , Karna , Pada etc ). Abhyanga has been highlighted with its wide spectrum of usage both for preventive and curative purpose. Abhyanga can be correlated to massage in contemporary science. The term is applied to certain manipulations of soft tissue which are effectively performed with the palmar aspect of the hand and administered for the purpose of producing effect on nervous system, muscular system as well as on the local and general circulation of blood and lymph . Keywords: Abhyanga , massage, Dinacharya INTRODUCTION Abhyanga has been explained in thecontest of Dinacharya 1, Ritucharya 2 for Swastha and as a Bahiparimarjana Chiktsa 3 in diseased. Thus it can be performed in healthy individual and in diseased to maintain the health and to cure the disease respectively. Practically it is seen that Abhyanga is advised as Poorvakarma to Shodhana karma , Pradhanakarma in many Vataja disorders and Paschatkarma after Vyayama . As a part of Dinacharya if one practices it daily will prevent the ageing process, exertion and aggravation of Vata , bestows good vision, nourishment of the body, long life, good sleep and improves the quality of skin 1.In modern science Abhyanga is compared with oil massage. It is group of procedures done with hands on the external surface of the body in variety of ways either with a curative, palliative or hygienic point of view 4 Aim and Objective: To review the literature regarding Abhyanga To review the literature regarding effects and scientific documentation regarding prophylactic effect of Abhyanga REVIEW OF LITERATURE: The word Abhyanga is derived from the word Ang Dhatu –to smear Abhi Upasrga 5–Hence; Abhyanga is defined as rubbing with any kind of Sneha Dravya (unctuous substances). Description of Abhyanga is available in Bruhat Trayis , Sharangadhara and Bhavapraka- Review Article International Ayurvedic Medical Journal ISSN:2320 5091 A REVIEW ON DINACHARYA MODALITIES W.S.R TO ABHYANGA AS A PROPHY- LACTIC MEASURE Vandana K S 1 , P Sudhakar Reddy 2 , Vinaya TM 3 1 III PG Scholar, 2 Prof&HOD,Dept.Dept.of PG Studies in Swasthavritta JSS Ayurveda Medical College, Mysore 3 Asst.Professor, Dept.of Swasthavritta, SriAdi Siva Sadguru Alisaheb Sivaryula Ayurvedic MedicalCollege, Guntakal, Andhra Pradesh ABSTRACT Abhyanga is one among the Dinacharya and it is a kind of Bahyasneha . It gives strength tothe body, nourishes the sense organs, increases longevity etc. it is the most natural and powerful method of relaxing and at the same time rejuvenating the body. Abhyanga preserves the body energy and saves the individual from degeneration. Is also works as a cleanser and helps the individual in expelling the toxins out of the body through sweat, urine and mucus, thus rejuvenating the body. It is done to whole body or to a particular part of the body ( Shira , Karna , Pada etc ). Abhyanga has been highlighted with its wide spectrum of usage both for preventive and curative purpose. Abhyanga can be correlated to massage in contemporary science. The term is applied to certain manipulations of soft tissue which are effectively performed with the palmar aspect of the hand and administered for the purpose of producing effect on nervous system, muscular system as well as on the local and general circulation of blood and lymph . Keywords: Abhyanga , massage, Dinacharya INTRODUCTION Abhyanga has been explained in thecontest of Dinacharya