The therapeutic procedure in which Sneha Dravya is applied all over the body followed by simple massaging with specific direction is referred as Abhyanga. Mostly Taila is used so that Abhyanga is called as Taila-Abhyanga, it is most commonly used in Panchakarma therapy as independent therapy or as Poorvakarma before Shodhana procedures. It is performed in healthy as well as in diseased persons.
Indications
- All types of Vata Vyadhi
- Prior to Shodhana Karma
- Healthy persons of any age groups, in any seasons.
Contra-indications
- Indigestion
- Fever
- Diarrhea