Abstract
Lifestyle interventions are the major Ayurvedic preventive and therapeutic approach that helps in building a healthy metabolic system, attaining good digestion and proper excretion. To achieve the aim of Ayurveda, i.e., to preserve and promote the health of healthy, it prescribes many measures in the form of daily routine [Dinacharya], seasonal regime [Rtu charya] etc. Abhyanga has been included as a part of Dinacharya and as a treatment for certain diseases. It is also a part of the pre-therapeutic procedures of Panchakarma (five purificatory measures). It prevents Jara [ageing process], help to overcome Srama [fatigue], cures disease caused by Vata, promotes eyesight, improves texture and quality of skin, longevity etc. Since Vata dominates in the Sparsanendriya (skin) and Taila (oil) possess those qualities opposite to that of Vata, Abhyanga pacify Vata to a great extent. Since Sparsha is also the seat of Pitta dosha, and the eye itself is the seat of Pitta, Drshtiprasada effect of Abhyanga described in classics can be explained. By massaging, through oil application and generating heat by friction, Abhyanga stimulate blood circu- lation and lymphatic circulation. It also serves as the transporting medium of nutritional substances, metabolic end- products etc. So, it is an attempt to explore the physiological effects of Abhyanga as Dinacharya in the body. Keywords: Abhyanga, Pancha karma, Physiology
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