Abstract

CONCEPTUAL STUDY OF ABHYANGA IN (OLD AGE PERSONS) GERIATRICS

Yograj Prajapati*, Anita Sharma, Sashmita Tripathi and Vibha Pali

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Abstract

Abhyanga (oil massage) is a very effective and pupular therapy in Ayurveda for old age persons. One who practices Abhyanga daily. His ageing process has delayed. Because Abhyanga (Local application of oil) has anti ageing properties. In old age persons suffer from Vata diseases. Oils (Which is used in Abhyanga) has Anti vata properties. So for healthy life every old person should practices Abhyanga therapy. It is very easy to doing. Abhyanga is a bless of Ayurveda for old person. Benefits of Abhyanga has described by Charak, Sushruta, and Vagbhatta. Abhyanga has advised to every one (Specially old persons) in daily routine for healthy life.

Keywords: “Abhyanga”, “Abhyanga is a bless of Ayurveda for old age”, “Anti Vata -Abhyanga”