Helps Reduce Stress

The autonomic nervous system is adversely affected by stress, which lowers heart rate variability. High heart rate variability denotes calm, while low variability suggests higher levels of stress. According to the study, rhythmical massage stimulated long-term heart rate variability, an indication of relaxation. The aromatic oil was also helpful, but its impact was very fleeting. This implies that abhyanga, which also includes massage and oils, may be able to provide similar advantages.

Helps Lower Blood Pressure

Researchers in 2011 measured the participants' blood pressure as well. In individuals with prehypertension, blood pressure dropped after abhyanga. This may be connected to the circulatory system's response to massage. Traditional massage causes the blood vessels to enlarge. This increases blood flow and lessens artery resistance, which lowers blood pressure. To fully understand how abhyanga particularly impacts blood pressure, more research is still required.

Improves Skin Health

Practitioners of abhyanga claim that one major advantage of massage is good skin. The oil is applied to the skin to nourish it, thereby enhancing its overall appearance. The rubbing motions are thought toIncrease skin blood flow

• Minimize the appearance of cellulite, wrinkles, and scars
• Increase the suppleness and smoothness of skin
• Diminution of hyperpigmentation

These claims have some validity. For instance, in 2018 it was found that using rollers for face massage increases skin blood flow. A second 2018 discovered that massage scars can lessen their thickness and look.

Reduces Muscle Stiffness

A further alleged advantage of abhyanga is increased flexibility. It is believed that by releasing shortened, tight muscles, stiffness is reduced and mobility is increased. For example, in 2017 it was discovered that ankle massage increases the flexibility of the ankle joint. Similarly, to this, researchers found in 2019 that self-massage before stretching increases the range of motion in the lower thighs. Abhyanga, a type of massage, might offer comparable advantages. To fully understand how abhyanga affects flexibility, more research is required.

Promotes Lymphatic Drainage

Any sort of massage has a proven advantage in lymphatic drainage. Although abhyanga and lymph flow have not been specifically studied by scientists, supporters assert a good impact. Your lymphatic system eliminates waste from your body. The fluid in your lymphatic system can build up as a result of surgery or a medical condition and result in swelling, or lymphedema. The stimulation of lymphatic drainage by massage can reduce lymphedema. The physical pressure causes lymphatic vessels to enlarge and flow more freely