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  • Review Article   
  • J Tradit Med Clin Natur 2018, Vol 7(1): 252
  • DOI: 10.4172/2573-4555.1000252

Physio-Anatomical Explanation of Abhyanga: An Ayurvedic Massage Technique for Healthy Life

Lahange Sandeep Madhukar1*, Bhangare Archana Nivrutti2, Vikash Bhatngar3 and Shailza Bhatnagar4
1Department of Sharir Rachana NIA, Assistant Professor, , Jaipur-302002, Rajasthan, India
2Department of Kayachikitsa, Assistant Professor, PG Ayurvedic College and Hospital Mandi Govindgarh (Punjab), , India
3Department of Sharir Rachana NIA, , Jaipur -302002, India
4Department of Maulik Siddhant Nia, , Jaipur-302002, India
*Corresponding Author : Lahange Sandeep Madhukar, Department of Sharir Rachana NIA, Assistant Professor, Jaipur-302002, India, Email: sandiplahange@gmail.com

Received Date: Nov 13, 2017 / Accepted Date: Dec 01, 2017 / Published Date: Dec 10, 2017

Abstract

Ayurveda literally means ‘science of life’. According to Ayurveda the term health does not stand only for the freedom from diseases but it is called as healthy only when a person’s mind, sense organs and the soul are in a perfect state of equilibrium to endow happiness and the body is free from diseases. So it is clear that maintaining a good health was for the longevity of life, which Ayurveda is meant for. Maharshi Charaka has used the term ‘Samhanana’ to denote the compactness of body. According to him the man, measure of whose growth is proportionate and whose limbs are symmetrical, is never in consequence of firmness or strength of his senses, overwhelmed by the force which put forth.

A compact body is characterized by the symmetrical and well divided bones, well-knit joints and well bound muscles and blood. An individual having a compact body is very strong, otherwise he is weak. Thus a patient should be examined with reference to his samhanana or compactness of the body. This is the main reason for why Ayurveda has given paramount importance on maintaining a positive health, either by following strict routine daily life and doing particular things or by getting some therapeutic measures, like Rasayana, Panchakarma etc. Abhyanga is the therapeutic intervention of Panchakarma in which the body is treated with simple or medicated oil on particular body part according to need. Whenever there is a discomfort or uneasiness over the body we unknowingly try to soothe it through massage.

Keywords: Shadanga shari; Ayurveda; Abhyanga; Dinacharya; Samhanana; Panchakarma

Citation: Madhukar LS, Nivrutti BA, Bhatngar V, Bhatnagar S (2018) Physio-Anatomical Explanation of Abhyanga: An Ayurvedic Massage Technique for Healthy Life. J Tradit Med Clin Natur 7: 252. Doi: 10.4172/2573-4555.1000252

Copyright: © 2018 Madhukar LS, et al. This is an open-access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original author and source are credited.

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