We have all seen or heard that our parents or grandparents oiling or massaging the body. Surprisingly, massaging the body with several essential oils has several therapeutic benefits.
One such practice of oiling is navel therapy or navel oiling. According to Ayurveda, the navel is the place where life begins. It is the bridge that connects a mother with the growing child inside the womb. Also, the navel is a connecting chamber for several veins reaching out to different organs in the body. Therefore, it is believed in Ayurveda that taking care of the navel with oil and keeping it clean can help in curing several health problems. Moreover, the navel serves as a center of balance in adulthood where a lot of powerful energy is stored.
Navel therapy or Pechoti Method is an age-old practice of detoxifying. Also known as navel oiling or nabhi chikitsa, it is the practice of the navel to absorb substances such as essential oils via the Pechoti gland located inside the navel. However, there is no scientific evidence backing the same but people have experienced wondrous results. Here are 10 benefits of applying oil to your belly button.
