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Dr.Ann’s
 Ayurvedic
Topical Treatments
Abhyangam
 Definition
Abhyangam achareth nityam sa
jara shrama vataha
Drishtiprasadam pushtyayuhu
Swapna su twaktwa
Dhardyakruth
Shira shravana padeshu tam
visheshena sheelayeth
Varjyo abhyangaha kaphagrasta
Kruta samshudhya ajeernibihi
 Definition
Abhyanga is an procedure
of application of oil over
the body with certain
amount of pressure in
specific directions to the
whole body or locally
Types
Ekanga
Sarvanga

Sarva kaya abhyangam

Urdwa kaya abhyangam
Madhya kaya abhyangam
Adho kaya abhyangam
Effleurage :
This involves sliding with the
hands, using long even strokes
over the surface of the body.
Effleurage is performed in five
ways, namely stroking with (I)
palms of two hands; (ii) the
palm of one hand; (iii) the
knuckles; (iv) the ball of the
thumb and (v) the finger tips.
Effleurage increases
blood circulation and
soothes the nervous
system.
It also warms and relaxes.
It is very helpful in
atrophied condition of
the skin.
Friction :
The movements, which are
circular in nature are
performed with the help of
the thumb and tips
of fingers or the palm of the
hand towards the joints or
around the joints.
Fric- tion limbers up
joints, tendons, and muscles

facilitates the removal of

deposits by breaking them.

It also helps in reducing

swelling after nerve
inflammation.
Petrissage:
This is the process of kneading,
pressing and rolling of the
tissues and is performed with
one or both hands, with two
thumbs or with thumbs and
fingers. One should apply heavy
pressure for deep kneading and
light pressure for superficial
kneading.
Petrissage is a treatment of the
muscles.
It increases nutrition,
strengthens muscles, relieves
intestinal congestion
Helps elimination of the
poisons.
It boosts long activity and
cellular respiration,
eliminates fatigue poisons
tones up nerve endings.
Tapotement :
This involves hacking,
tapping, clapping and
beating and is achieved by
striking the body rapidly.
Short and quick blows are
generally given from the
wrist.
Tapotement helps in
atrophied condition of the
muscles.
It increases blood supply,
soothes nerves and
strengthens muscles.
Vibrations :
This is achieved by rapidly
shaking and the pressing
movements by use of the
hand or fingers on the
body. Vibrating hand should
move constantly.
This is beneficial in neuritis and
neuralgia after the
inflammatory stage is over. It
stimulates circulation, glandular
activity and nervous plexuses.
helps in bowel movement.
This can be done by trained persons
only.
vibrating muscles is more efficiently
administered by a special
electrically operated machine.
 Requirements
Medicated oil : 100 t 150ml
Vessel : 200ml capacity
Tissue paper or soft towel :
Q.S.
Bathing powder : Q.S.
Masseurs : whole body -2,
ekanga : 1
for children : 1
 Pre operative procedure
Head massage
Ear massage
Neck and shoulder
massage
Heated oil should applied
uniformly by two
therapists to whole body
 Operative procedure
Seven positions…….
Sitting
Supine
Right lateral
Prone
Left lateral
Supine
Sitting
Massaging is done from
shoulder, back, upper limbs,
chest, abdomen and lower
limbs
Back in upward down
direction
Limb joints and abdomen in
circular manner
Muscles in linear manner
Post operative procedure
Swedana is given for 5 to
15minutes according to the
illness
Warm bath is taken
Head should be dried
properly
Rasna powder is applied
over the vertex
Benefits
Make you look youthful
Relieves stress
Guards you from vata disorders
Nourish your eyes
Strengthens body
Increase your lifespan
Provides good sleep
Smooth and Strengthens skin
Avoid
Cold water bath
Sex
Day sleep
Alcohol
Curd
Ice cream
Exposure to sun
Exertion
Thank you