{"id":1620,"date":"2025-11-25T12:43:31","date_gmt":"2025-11-25T12:43:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ayurvedicvillage.com\/blog\/?p=1620"},"modified":"2025-11-25T12:43:31","modified_gmt":"2025-11-25T12:43:31","slug":"the-secret-power-of-oil-in-ayurveda-why-your-body-craves-it-in-winter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ayurvedicvillage.com\/blog\/the-secret-power-of-oil-in-ayurveda-why-your-body-craves-it-in-winter\/","title":{"rendered":"The Secret Power Of Oil In Ayurveda: Why Your Body Craves It In Winter"},"content":{"rendered":"

When winter arrives , the air turns cool and dry, which makes our skin dry, joint stiffens and mind get scattered. Ayurveda sees this as vata doshic imbalance. Our body begins to crave warmth,softness,unctuousness and nourishment. Oil has qualities such as unctuous, warm, heavy ,stabilizing,soothing, deeply penetrating which has\u00a0 strong power to counteract the vatic dosha imbalances .That\u2019s where oil comes in as a natural antidote.<\/span><\/p>\n

OIL:\u00a0 THE NOURISHER OF BODY AND MIND<\/b><\/h3>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0In ayurveda, applying oil to the body is not just physical nourishment; it is an emotional care too.Oil acts as a lubricant,protector and healer, supporting every tissue in the body(dhatus).<\/span><\/p>\n

Regular use of oil through abhyanga(massage), and snehapana(internal oleation has many benefits:<\/span><\/p>\n

ABHYANGA:<\/b><\/p>\n

Physical \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Psychological<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

Improved circulation\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Stress and anxiety<\/span><\/p>\n

Muscle and joint health\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Mental clarity<\/span><\/p>\n

Nourished skin\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Improved well being<\/span><\/p>\n

Enhanced stamina and strength\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span>General benefits<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

Better sleep \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 antiaging &longevity<\/span><\/p>\n

Digestive support\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 balance dosha<\/span><\/p>\n

Immune system support<\/span><\/p>\n

SNEHAPANA:<\/b><\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Internal oleation therapy\u00a0 involving the oral intake of medicated ghee or oil offers many benefits primarily in detoxification, and balancing of vata pitta dosha.\u00a0 It is a vital pre-procedure for <\/span>panchakarma treatment<\/b><\/a>\u00a0performed at any <\/span>ayurvedic treatment centre<\/b><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n