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Massage Therapy in Ayurveda

Dash, Vaidya Bhagwan

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	Book ID : 2453
	ISBN-10 : 81-7022-380-6 / 8170223806
	ISBN-13 : 978-81-7022-380-1 / 9788170223801
	Place of Publication : Delhi
	Year of Publication : 2002
	Edition : (Third Reprint)
	Language : English
	192p., Figs., App., Bib., Index, 23 cm. (First pub. in 1992)

CONTENTS

CONTENTS:-
1. Introduction : What is Health. - Therapeutical Necessities, - Classification of Therapies.
2. Snehana or Oleation Therapy Classification of Ayurvedic Therapies.
3. Regular Massage : Jara or Ageing Process, - Srama or Fatigue, - Vata Roga or Nervous Disorders, - Drsti or Eye-sight, - Posit or Nourishment of the tissue Elements, - Ayus or Longevity, - Svapna or Sleep, - Dardhya or Sturdiness, - Metaphoric Illustrations, - Massage should be Done Regularly, - Time of Oil Massage, - Massage and Physical exercises, - Auspicious Days,' - Inauspicious days, - Massage in Prohibited Days, - Signs and symptoms of Appropriate Oleation Therapy, - Contra-indications, - Modes of Administering Massage Therapy, - Massage Over the Wholes or Parts of the body.
4. Head Massage (Sirobhyanga).
5. Filling the Ears with Oil (Kama Purana).
6. Massage Over the Soles of feet (Padabhyanga) Time Taken to Permeate Through Different Tissues, - Other Methods of Massage.
7. Udvartana or Unction Benefits of Udvartana, - Recipe for Udvartana.
8. Udgharsana or Rubbing the Body with Powders.
9. Different Types of Fat Used in Massage Therapy Properties of Different Types of Fat, - ghee, - oil, - muscle fat, - bone marrow, - comparison of Properties, - Oil of Oil-Seeds, - Properties of Sesame-Oil, - Different Types of Oil Used for Different Specific Purposes.
10. Special Massage Therapies.
11. Pindasveda or Navarakizhi : Preparation of Decoction and Pudding, Cloth-Pieces, - Preparation of Boluses, - Application of oil, - Need for oil Massage, - Protection of Eyes, - Massage Table, - Position of Body, - Bath, - Course of Therapy.
12. Kayaseka or Pizhichil.
13. Sirodhara or Pouring Oil Etc., Over the Head.
14. Taila Dhara : Manufacture of Medicated Oil.
15. Dugdha Dhara.
16. Takra Dhara.
17. Sirobasti (Oleation of the Head) : Method of Administration, - Therapeutic Utility.
18. Precautions and Regimens : Preparation of the Patient, - Water for Drinking and Bath, - Conduct and Regimens, - Diet, - Importance of Proper Bowel Movement, - Drinks, Sleep, - Clothing, - Exercise, - Study, - Fresh Air, - Friends and Attendants, - Bath, - Other Regimens, - Suitable Time, - Course of Treatment, - Suppression of Natural Urges (Vega-rodha).

DESCRIPTION

Because of commercial value, a lot of emphasis is laid, now a days, upon inventing new drugs and therapies for treating patients who have already become victims of diseases. Ayurveda, on the other hand, gives priority to and prescribes measures for preventing the occurrence of such ailments and for maintaining as well as promoting the positive health of an individual in order to keep him healthy and happy, both physically and mentally.

Massage therapy is one such measure. Though described as a preparatory measure before administering Pancakarma or "Five specialised therapies" of the classical Ayurveda, its utility as an independent and distinct therapeutic measure is well recognised because of its rejuvenating effect on the body and the mind. If an individual desires good health, he should resort to massage every day as a routine. In addition, it is invaluable in curing several obstinate and otherwise incurable diseases.

It is different from the massage which is given as a part of the modern physiotheraphy.

Because of historical vicissitudes, this therapy has gone into oblivion except in certain pockets of India. An effort has, therefore, been made in this work to elaborate the technique of administering this therapy along with all precautions to be taken. Both the classical prescriptions and traditional applications are taken into account in this work.

The primary purpose of this work is to invoke interest in this age-old health-measure among the physicians and scientists of India and abroad enabling them to conduct scientific research into its acclaimed rejuvenating effects and therapeutic value there by giving relief to the suffering humanity.

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