Panchakarma is the ultimatetreatment in Ayurveda that heals both body and mind, cleansing the body of toxins and boosting the immune system. Abhyanga Snana or Medicated Oil Massage belongs to Purvakarma or preparatory measures for Panchakarma treatment.It is an ancient Oleation Therapy, traditionally given by two masseurs, who work in tandem. They synchronise their strokes and massage according to the circulatory and marma (vital) points for sixty minutes. Detoxifying sesame oils are chosen according to the illness of the patient.
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