7 Benefits Of Oiling The Navel According To Ayurveda.

APPLYING COCONUT OIL TO YOUR BELLY BUTTON CAN MOISTURIZE YOUR BODY WHILE MUSTARD OIL CAN CURE INFECTIONS. 7 BENEFITS OF OILING THE NAVEL ACCORDING TO AYURVEDA.

Natural oils are a significant part of Ayurveda. Everything from essential oils to carrier oils, they have a great impact on your health, emotions and even spirituality. Coconut or avocado oil used in and around the belly button using a cotton swab helps remove the dirt and dead skin. Diluted tea tree oil is also an awesome remedy for infected belly buttons. Essential oils like ginger and peppermint can heal stomach aches and period pain. To improve fertility use ylang and sandalwood oil and to balance your navel chakra apply rapeseed oil on the navel. You might be surprised to know that the belly button is a great place to start oiling. This spot is given less attention but is a lot more important than you think. Here are the benefits of oiling your navel. 

SKIN OILS

Skin Oils can naturally moisturize your skin and work best in areas mostly forgotten. Especially in the winters. Coconut oil or olive oil is a good option as they have emollient effects due to their fatty content. After a shower put a few drops and rub on your belly, and your skin will feel amazing. 

TREATS STOMACH ACHE

Treats Stomach ache to alleviate tummy ache from conditions like diarrhea or food poisoning and even nausea or bloating. Use essential oils like peppermint or ginger and don't forget to dilute them in a carrier oil. 

DECREASES MENSTRUAL PAIN

Decreases Menstrual Pain: A painful period can be healed with the help of peppermint, cypress, clary sage and ginger. Rub the blend of these oils on your tummy to release those cramps. 

IMPROVES FERTILITY

Improves Fertility: It's not a surprise that the belly button is connected to fertility. Using a carrier oil with damiana, guava leaf, juniper or clary sage essential oils will help in relaxing menstrual problems and protecting the sperm. It also helps in keeping the hormones regulated and therefore increase your chances of conceiving.

BALANCES THE NAVEL CHAKRA

Balances the Navel Chakra: According to Ayurveda the navel 

chakra or swadhisthana is a major source of energy and 

imagination. It’s also the home of your dreams, goals, and 

fantasies. So it's important to balance this chakra to connect 

with your creativity. Use rapeseed oil to balance the naval 

chakra by placing a few drops on your belly button and 

massaging gently. Sandalwood or rosewood and ylang-ylang

oils can also be added for benefits.

REMOVES DIRT

Removes Dirt: We don’t clean our belly button often and 

mostly forget about it. Use a cottonn swab and light oils like 

jojoba, safflower or grapeseed. And don't forget to be gentle. 

CURES INFECTION

Cures Infection: Sometimes bacteria and fungi might infect 

the belly button if it is moist for too long. This might even 

happen from an injury or cut that doesn't heal properly. Using 

tea tree oil which is a powerful antibacterial and antifungal properties. Another option if you don't have any of the above 

is mustard oil which also has bacteria fighting abilities. To use, 

add 3 drops to 1 teaspoon coconut oil, another anti-bacterial 

oil. 4 Apply it to your belly button once or twice a day until the infection heals.