Navel Oiling – Applying oil to your belly button (navel or navel therapy) is a traditional Ayurvedic practice believed to support internal balance and skin health. Many people report noticeable benefits.
Benefits of Applying Oil to Your Belly Button:
1. Nourishes Internal Organs (Ayurvedic belief)
- The navel is connected to multiple blood vessels. Applying oil here is believed to support detoxification and organ health.
2. Improves Skin and Hair Health
- Oils like Coconut oil, neem oil, almond oil, or mustard oil may help:
- Clear acne, pigmentation, dry skin
- Promote hair growth and reduce dandruff
3. Balances the Body’s Doshas (Vata, Pitta, Kapha)
- In Ayurveda, navel oiling helps balance internal energy, especially when using specific oils like:
- Ghee or sesame oil for Vata, Coconut oil for Pitta, Mustard oil for Kapha
4. Improves Digestion
- Applying oil is believed to stimulate digestive enzymes and improve bowel movement regularity.
5. Relieves Menstrual Pain and Bloating
- Oils like castor oil may help relax muscles and ease cramps when applied around the navel.
6. Moisturizes the Skin from Within
- Prevents dry lips, cracked heels, and dry patches by hydrating the body subtly through the belly button.
7. Supports Fertility and Reproductive Health
- Some believe applying essential oils or castor oil to the navel supports uterine and reproductive health.
How to Use:
- Clean the navel gently.
- Apply 2–3 drops of any of the recommended warm oil into the belly button.
- Massage in circular motions for a few minutes.
- Leave overnight or 20–30 minutes before bathing.
