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013: AYURVEDIC HERBAL BODY PASTE

Ayurvedic Body Anointing: Abhyanga & Herbal Paste Rituals

“The skin remembers what the soul forgets. Nourish both.”

🛐 What is Abhyanga?

Abhyanga is the Ayurvedic practice of anointing the body with warm, herbal oils — traditionally performed before bathing. It supports lymphatic flow, joint lubrication, skin softness, nervous system grounding, and dosha balance. Often, it is followed by application of **herbal pastes** (lepas or ubtan) for detoxification, toning, and skin healing.

🌿 Ritual Preparation

  • Warm your oil of choice slightly (not hot!)
  • Prepare a bowl of fresh herbal paste (see recipes below)
  • Set aside 20–40 minutes of quiet space and warm water for rinsing

📿 Mantra for Activation

“Let the body remember ease. Let the skin drink light.”

💧 Common Oils Used in Abhyanga

  • Vata-balancing: Sesame oil, Ashwagandha-infused oil
  • Pitta-balancing: Coconut oil, Brahmi oil, Sandalwood oil
  • Kapha-balancing: Mustard oil, Triphala oil, Warming ginger or cinnamon oils

🌺 Herbal Paste Recipes by Intention

1. Radiance & Glow (Pitta-pacifying)

  • 2 tbsp sandalwood powder
  • 1 tbsp rose water
  • ½ tsp turmeric
  • 1 tbsp aloe vera gel or raw honey
  • Apply to face and décolletage. Leave for 10–15 min.

2. Detox & Circulation (Kapha-reducing)

  • 2 tbsp chickpea flour (besan)
  • 1 tsp dry ginger powder
  • ½ tsp cinnamon or black pepper
  • Warm water or milk to mix into paste
  • Apply to thighs, belly, arms. Scrub in upward motions.

3. Calming & Grounding (Vata-soothing)

  • 2 tbsp oatmeal or almond flour
  • ½ tsp nutmeg or ashwagandha powder
  • Warm milk or sesame oil for paste
  • Apply to joints, feet, hands. Wrap in a warm cloth for 10 minutes.

4. Skin Repair & Blemish Healing

  • 1 tsp neem powder
  • 1 tsp turmeric
  • 2 tsp multani mitti (Fuller’s earth)
  • Rose water or aloe juice to mix
  • Spot-apply on blemishes or scars. Wash gently after 15 min.

5. Joint & Muscle Relief

  • 2 tbsp warm castor oil
  • 1 tsp dry ginger powder
  • ½ tsp fenugreek powder
  • Massage into sore areas. Cover with warm cloth or wrap for heat therapy.

🌀 Sequence of Ritual

  1. Apply warm oil in slow, loving strokes from head to toe
  2. Wait 15–30 minutes in stillness, optionally warming the body
  3. Apply your herbal paste of choice
  4. Rest another 10–15 minutes
  5. Rinse gently with warm (not hot) water — no harsh soaps

🪞 Final Reflection:
“To touch the body with sacred oil is to anoint the soul with memory. Begin again — fragrant, softened, sovereign.”

✅ Ritual Use Score

  • ⭐ Skin Nourishment: 20/20
  • ⭐ Nervous System Support: 20/20
  • ⭐ Ritual Ease: 20/20
  • ⭐ Ayurvedic Alignment: 20/20
  • ⭐ Scroll Clarity: 20/20
  • 📅 Frequency: Weekly, during seasonal transitions, or as sacred self-care

Total: 100/100 — This scroll is whole. Your skin is listening.

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