PRASAVA MARMA ABHYANGA

🔺TREATMENT : PRASAVA MARMA ABHYANGA

📌DEFINITION:

🔸Prasava Marma Abhyanga is a specialized postpartum Ayurvedic therapy involving gentle massage of marma points (vital energy centers) using medicated oils to restore strength, balance Vata dosha, and promote healing after childbirth.

🔸It rejuvenates the mother’s body, enhances lactation, relieves fatigue, and supports uterine involution.

📌 DRUGS USED

🔸Dhanvantaram Tailam

🔸Ksheerabala Tailam

🔸Balashwagandhadi Tailam

🔸Narayana Tailam

🔸Sahacharadi Tailam

🔸Lakshadi Tailam

📌 PROCEDURE:

1. Preparation:

🔸Warm medicated oil is selected as per prakriti and condition.

🔸The mother is made to sit or lie comfortably in a warm, draft-free room.

2. Abhyanga (Massage):

🔸Gentle, rhythmic massage is performed over the whole body, with emphasis on marma points like Kati (lower back), Kukshi (abdomen), Uru (thighs), Greeva (neck), and Hasta/ Pada marmas.

🔸Duration: 30–45 minutes.

3. Swedana (Mild Fomentation):

🔸Followed by mild bashpa sweda (steam) to enhance absorption of the oil and relax muscles.

4. Post-Therapy Care:

🔸Rest is advised.

🔸Lukewarm bath with herbal decoction (e.g., Dashamoola kwatha).

🔸Light, nourishing diet (e.g., jeeraka–arishta or ksheerapaka).

📌 INDICATED DISEASES / CONDITIONS:

🔸Postnatal weakness

🔸Vata disorders after delivery (vata vriddhi)

🔸Back pain and joint stiffness

🔸Improper uterine involution

🔸Fatigue and body ache

🔸Insufficient lactation (stanya kshaya)

📌 MUST BE AVOIDED 

🔸Immediately after delivery before complete sutika shuddhi

🔸Active infections or fever

🔸Open wounds, episiotomy not healed

🔸High blood pressure or heart diseases

🔸Severe anemia or postpartum hemorrhage

📌 PRECAUTIONS:

🔸Use mild pressure — avoid strong manipulation of marma points.

🔸Ensure oil is lukewarm and freshly prepared.

🔸Room should be warm, free from cold wind.

🔸Performed under supervision of an Ayurvedic physician.

🔸Avoid exertion or cold exposure post-therapy.