Udvartana is an exfoliating herbal paste massage done against the direction of hair growth from the neck down. It shows best results after an abhyanga oil massage and steam. Herbal pastes made from oils and powders are massaged over the body and then rinsed off. Udvartana benefits include reducing fat, improving skin and complexion, increasing stability, and correcting imbalances. Contraindications include dry skin, pregnancy, emaciation, children, and after panchakarma procedures.

1. Udvartana

2. What is Udvartana?
Udvartana is an exfoliating herbal paste
massaged over the body from the neck
down going against the hairs on the body
or in an upward direction.
Udvartana shows best results if its done
after Abhyanga (whole body oil massage)
followed by steam.

3. What equipment is needed?
A comfortable massage table
Herbal pastes made of different oils and
powders
Shower for cleansing afterwards or hot
towels

4. What are the Benefits of Udvartana
Massage?
Reduces excess of fat in the body
Increases stability of the extremities
Promotes skin beautification
Improves complexion
Corrects imbalances of the Vata Dosha

5. Benefits Cont…
Prevents untimely drowsing
Cures itching sensations
Leads to sense of lightness in the body
Eliminates bad odors due to sweating

6. What oils and herbs are used?
Herbs used in the Udvartana for Weight Loss:
 Triphala
 Kolkullathadi
 Kottumchukkadi
Herbs used in the Udvartana for Glowing Skin
 Yashtimadhu
 Rose
 Neem
 Sariva
 Sandalwood
 Usheer
 Khadir

7. Oils used in the Udvartana for Weight Loss
 Kottumchukadi;
 Triphala;
 Dhanwantaram;
 Karpasasthyadi.
Oils used in the Udvartana for Glowing
Skin
 Mahanarayana;
 Chandanadi;
 Balashwagandhadi;
 Dhanwantar Kuzumbu etc.

8. Udvartana Contraindications
 Dry skin conditions
 In pregnancy
 To the emaciated
 Children
 After body detoxification and purification
procedure of Panchakarma

9. Udvartana Massage
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