Volume : VIII, Issue : VI, June - 2018

MODE OF ACTION OF PADABHYANGA – A CONCEPTUAL STUDY

Dr. Tejashwini G. N, Dr. Shridhara . B. S

Abstract :

Abhyanga is a procedure wherein anointing of oil is done. It may be carried out sarvanga or sthanika based on disease/purpose. Padabhyanga is practised as a part of sarvangaabhyangabut as a disease specific or as a daily regimen it is usually not practised. But padabhyanga has action locally and also systemically. Acharya Charaka has mentioned padabhyanga in Dinacharya in the context of Swastavrutta, as disease preventive, for promotion of  health, also in management of diseases like Insomnia, eye disorders, foot disorders, etc. Padabhyanga has also been considered one among Chakshushyavarga.

Keywords :

Article: Download PDF   DOI : 10.36106/ijar  

Cite This Article:

Dr. Tejashwini G. N, Dr. Shridhara . B. S, MODE OF ACTION OF PADABHYANGA – A CONCEPTUAL STUDY, INDIAN JOURNAL OF APPLIED RESEARCH : Volume-8 | Issue-6 | June-2018

Number of Downloads : 1200

References :