Clinical efficacy of abhyanga - a conceptual study

| Posted in: Science

Journal name: International Ayurvedic Medical Journal
Original article title: Clinical efficacy of abhyanga - a conceptual study
The International Ayurvedic Medical Journal (IAMJ) is a peer-reviewed scientific publication dedicated to Ayurveda. It aims to integrate Ayurvedic concepts with modern scientific understanding, offering a comprehensive source of validated knowledge for both the modern Ayurvedic community and the broader medical fraternity.

Original source:

This page is merely a summary which is automatically generated hence you should visit the source to read the original article which includes the author, publication date, notes and references.

Author(s):

Bhagyashree
Misriya K H
Ananta S Desai
Shaila Borannavar


International Ayurvedic Medical Journal:

(Publishing full-length original papers and reviews on ayurveda)

Full text available for: Clinical efficacy of abhyanga - a conceptual study

Year: 2023

Copyright (license): CC BY-NC-ND 3.0


Download the PDF file of the original publication


Summary of article contents:

In Ayurveda , Abhyanga comes under the type of therapy called Snehana. It involves the application of oil with specific motions from the head to the toe with Dosha -specific, warm herbinfused oil. The oil is commonly premixed with herbs for specific conditions. It offers a range of benefits for the mind and body. It nourishes the body, prevents invasion by pacifying Vatadosha, and promotes strength in the body. Abhyanga can be done as a step of Panchakarma therapy as Poorvakarma (Pre–treatment) or Pradhana karma(main therapy). Ayurveda explains that herbal oil contains oil and watersoluble medicinal principles. These medicinal principles enter through the skin pores, become available for absorption at the end part of blood vessels called Srotas, and get absorbed into the blood, reach the target area, and exhibits their action. Hence our Acharya described Abhyanga in a very scientific, elaborate manner with definitions to timing, and duration of Abhyanga , indications and contraindications, and its effect on the body. Abhyanga with oil on a daily basis is not only beneficial to the skin but beneficial to the body. Hence, this study intends to discuss the details of Abhyanga from Ayurveda and modern points of view. Keywords: Ayurveda , Abhyanga , Mode of action, Taila INTERNATIONAL AYURVEDIC MEDICAL JOURNAL Bhagyashree et al

Other Science Concepts:

[back to top]

Discover the significance of concepts within the article: ‘Clinical efficacy of abhyanga - a conceptual study’. Further sources in the context of Science might help you critically compare this page with similair documents:

Pradhana-karma, Medicated Sneha, Dosha balance, Hot water bath, Mode of action, Panchakarma Therapy, Bahirparimarjana chikitsa, Clinical efficacy, Abhyanga procedure, Snehana therapy, Abhyanga therapy, Patient Examination, Lymphatic Drainage, Dinacharya practices, Herbal oil, Contraindications of Abhyanga, Anatomical landmark.

Let's grow together!

I humbly request your help to keep doing what I do best: provide the world with unbiased sources, definitions and images. Your donation direclty influences the quality and quantity of knowledge, wisdom and spiritual insight the world is exposed to.

Let's make the world a better place together!

Like what you read? Help to become even better: