With more people being acquainted with of the concept of well-being, Ayurvedic practices and trends are on the rise again. Ayurveda has a holistic approach towards wellness as it sheds light on every aspect of one’s well-being. From oil pulling, essential oil massages, tongue scraping, hair care and skincare, Ayurveda has got everyone’s heart set on it.
While you Grip on to the thought of Ayurveda and its benefits, you must also dip your toes into this Ayurvedic technique called ‘Nabhi Sutra’.
Nabhi which is commonly called the naval centre, happens to be one of the most important positions in our bodies. As life grows inside of a mother’s womb, it is the Nabhi and its cord that are connected to the mother for providing nutrition. The Nabhi is given a lot of importance in Ayurveda and it is believed to be the centre and a vital healing tool. That is how our ancestors came up with the method of ‘Pechoti’.
Pechoti suggests that our belly buttons can consume and absorb oils, which in turn benefit our bodies in more ways than one. Massaging oils to treat different kinds of ailments is what the Pechoti method aims to do. According to researchers and ayurvedic experts, this age-old technique has multiple astonishing benefits which can help purify the blood. This method reduces bloating and other digestive issues, coconut oil is a great way to get rid of bloating whereas mustard oil can work wonders when it comes to releasing gases and bile juices, which are very important for having an improved digestion. This is also a wonderful way to nourish the hair and skin, evidence suggests that the usage of almond oil for performing nabhi sutra can show amazing results and deal with hair and skin related issues. Almond oil is known to nourish the skin and hair while leaving them glowing naturally.
Massaging the belly button with coconut oil can help improve fertility in woman, keep joint pain and menstrual pains in check and keep the naval clean and hygienic. Neem oil on the other hand, contains antioxidants which can heal the skin, reduce blemishes and cure acne. Castor oil and rosemary oil help in managing the kind of joint and muscular pain which comes as one ages.
Different kinds of oils are known to have contrasting effects on the body when used on the belly button. An Indian entrepreneur and mother, Swati Vakharia, whiling raising her young children, realized how low the immunity levels of kids in the initial years of their lives can be the cause of a recurring flu and contact with germs and viruses can lead to diseases, these problems were something that really bothered Swati.
Soon after she was introduced to the magic of Ayurveda and the ways in which it empowers one to experience holistic wellness, ever since then Swati was hooked onto home remedies and natural products.
Swati started making different oils and blends and this worked like magic for her, that is preciously how her brand ‘Nabhi Sutra’ came into existence.
This Vadodara based Indian brand’s objective is to create and provide pure and good quality natural oils which can be used for practicing ayurvedic techniques such as the Pechoti method. This brand focuses on making oils that help consumers with issues relating to the hair, skin, joint and menstrual pain. This brand believes that our Nabhi or the naval centre is a focal point and energy provider, this is also where our veins spreading from and connecting to the various parts of our body.
Ayurveda is a science which basically emphasizes on maintaining a sense of balance in the body and a connection between the mind, body and spirit. The pechoti method or the nabhi sutra techniques is something that has been practiced for years. This method also happens to be one of the oldest known self-care formulas, and this hidden gem is gaining popularity and rightly so, because this technique is definitely worth dipping your toes into.
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