Abhyangam
அப்யங்கம்
Ayurveda, Siddha, Unani, Yoga & Naturopathy · usually 7 sittings
A doctor sees you first
A traditional full-body therapeutic massage involving rhythmic pressure and herbal or medicated oil application to relax muscles, improve circulation and promote physical vitality.
Also called Thokkanam in Siddha, Dalak in Unani, Therapeutic massage in Yoga & Naturopathy.
What it is taken for
From the AYUSH therapy catalogue. Whether it is right for you is the consulting physician's judgement, not a list's.
What happens in the sitting
- 1Before10 min
Pulse reading, the oil is chosen for your constitution, and you change into a wrap.
- 2The massage30 min
Warm medicated oil is worked over the body with rhythmic pressure, in a fixed order. Most people find it deeply relaxing.
- 3After20 min
Oil is left on the skin, you rest in a warm room, then a herbal bath. Do not go straight into cold air.
How to come prepared
- Eat lightly two hours before
- Bring a change of clothes and a towel
- See the doctor first — the oil is prescribed, not chosen from a menu
What the catalogue claims for it
- Encourages local blood flow
- May support relaxation
- Detoxifies the body
- Relieves pain
- Helps ease muscular tension and stiffness
- May ease muscular stiffness and fatigue
- Reduces weight (obesity)
- Improves blood circulation
- May nourish the skin
- Opens pores and cleanses the skin
- Stimulates lymphatic drainage
- Supports joint mobility and flexibility
- May promote a sense of well-being
- May promote relaxation and restful sleep
- Improves breathing and circulation
- Increases joint mobility and flexibility
- Promotes nerve function
- Reduces stress
- Can prepare the body for other regimens
- Promotes deep relaxation
- Improves sleep quality
- Enhances skin health
- Improves overall physical wellbeing
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