Properties of Oils – as described in Ayurveda
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Properties of Oils – as described in Ayurveda
Medicated Oils are widely used in Ayurveda for massaging,
administering medicines and to treat diseases. Sesame oil ,
mustard oil and castor oil are mainly used as bases for most of
the oil preparations. Among these sesame oil is considered as
best. Oils are considered as excellent normalizers of
vata
and hence used in diseases in which vata dosha is dominant.
Properties of sesame oil:
Sesame oil brings aggravated vata to normal condition. When it
is infused with various herbs, it almost cures all diseases.
Sesame oil increases
hair growth
and enhances volume of
hair and its
shine. It strengthens the
hair
roots, kills lice and prevents formation of
dandruff.
It heals the boils of
scalp caused by infections and prevents
hair loss.
Regular use of sesame oil, infused with hair friendly herbs
prevents itching of scalp.
Massaging sesame oil on body has immense benefits. It
rejuvenates
body skin
and increases its glow and fairness. It strengthens and tones
the muscles and ligaments. Sesame
oil massage is very beneficial in body pain,
joint pains,
insomnia
and dry skin.
Sesame oil should not be used in diseases in which pitta and
rakta (blood) are vitiated.
Properties of Castor oil:
Castor oil enhances body strength.It is very beneficial in all types diseases where vata is dominant. It normalizes and tames vitiated vata. Castor oil is widely used to treat skin diseases.
Properties of mustard oil:
Mustard oil is used in skin diseases, fungal infections and itching on skin surface.
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