Karpooradi Thailam
Karpooradi Thailam (Karpooradi oil) contains tree camphor, which is considered to be an excellent healer gifted by nature. Since ages, camphor is known for its medicinal properties, and is also…
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Ksheerabala Oil – Ayurvedic Massage Oil
Ksheerabala oil is traditional ayurvedic massage oil that helps relieve pain in the lower back, migraines and sciatica. It also helps cure insomnia and light-headedness. The oil is particularly effective…
Mahanarayana oil for pain relief
Ayurvedic treatment makes use of massage techniques with selective medicinal oils as treatment mode for various pains, particularly for joint pain. There are different types of ayurvedic massage oils used…
Bala Ashwagandhadhi Oil
This vata-pacifying oil can be used to nourish and strengthen muscles. It is particularly useful for athletes and those who are weakened due to illness or old age. Bala literally…
Herbal massage oils – Dhanwantharam oil
Dhanwantharam oil is one of the most popular massage oils, a combination of 28 rare herbs, mostly found in the Indian sub-continent. Dhanwantharam is recommended for all body types, particularly…
Multiple health benefits of Patchouli herbal oil
Herbal oils are fast catching the attention of present day generation, as people have begun to settle for remedies that are not just effective, but harmless in the long run….
Massage therapy provides relief during advanced cancer
Massage Therapy has been found to offer relief from pain and depressed mood for people coping with advanced cancer reveals new study. A report published in the ‘Annuals of Internal…
Ever heard of Coconut Caress?
With increasing numbers of Spas relying on nature for beauty treatments, this article describes the unique procedure of ‘Coconut Caress’ – scrub-sauna-massage, offered in a Spa in Chennai, India, which…
Role of Ayurvedic oils in Ayurvedic therapies
Oil Therapy which involves usage of various Ayurvedic oils form an essential part of Ayurvedic treatment. Oil therapy, is in particular, used for treating Vata disorders. However, it is also…
Therapeutic effects of an Ayurvedic Massage
The word Massage originates from the Greek word Masso which means to touch. Today massages are the most popular form of Spa treatment. Ayurvedic Massage is more of a treatment…
Massage Therapy being increasingly used in American Hospitals
According to a national Survey conducted in the United States of America, more and more hospitals are including Massage Therapy as a part of their treatment programs. The use of…