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Abhyanga: Ayurvedic Self-Massage for Improved Wellness

Abhyanga: Ayurvedic Self-Massage for Improved Wellness

by Vaidya Vishwanath April 24, 2024

Abhyanga, an ancient Ayurvedic practice, involves self-massage with warm, herbal oils. These oils are specially formulated using a base of sesame, castor, or coconut oil, and blended with specific herbs to address various doshic imbalances and health concerns. This daily self-care ritual, considered a core part of the Ayurvedic Dinacharya (daily) routine, promotes overall health and well-being.

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Beyond Beauty With Kunkumadi Oil

Beyond Beauty With Kunkumadi Oil

by Kottakkal Support November 03, 2023

Kunkumadi Oil is a famous Ayurvedic oil that helps improve the beauty and luster of skin. The oil is like a serum and can be used as a moisturizer that is suitable for most skin types, especially mature dry skin. Skin serves as a protective cover that protects us from the environment but is also prone to many skin disorders.

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Ayurvedic Oils for Bone and Joint Health

Ayurvedic Oils for Bone and Joint Health

by Julie Wardwell February 16, 2023

Ayurveda utilizes oils for their nourishing qualities that are moistening, protecting and penetrating. Whether oil is used externally or internally the goal is to nourish and moisten the skin or tissues. Most commonly sesame oil is the oil of choice, however coconut, castor and ghee are also very important because each has its own unique qualities and purpose.

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Specialized Oils For Everyday Wellness

Specialized Oils For Everyday Wellness

by Kottakkal Support November 25, 2021

Oil plays a vital role in the Ayurvedic system of healing. There are some oils, where the oil making process is repeated 101 times and are greatly enhanced. These oils are Dhanwantaram 101 or Kshirabala 101 and are available in the smaller 10 ml size, and generally, the oral dosage is 5 - 10 drops. There are a few other oils also available in small size.

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Supporting the Senses With Oils

Supporting the Senses With Oils

by Kottakkal Support November 02, 2019

Supporting the senses with oil plays a vital role in the Ayurvedic system of healing. In this issue, we present some highly specialized oils that help support the eyes, ears, nose, mouth, and facial skin.  

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Softgel and Alternative Oils

Softgel and Alternative Oils

by Kottakkal Support September 06, 2019

Ayurveda utilizes oils for their nourishing qualities that are moistening, protecting and rejuvenative. These five oils are formulated to support, nourish and strengthen the muscles, bones, joints and nerves and are available in both convenient softgel capsules and cost effective 10ml Dropper bottle.

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