Ancient Art of Navel Oil Massage

11/14/2023

Navel oiling is a very ancient remedy, used since centuries in India. In this article, learn about the benefits of this remedy and how you can use it to your advantage.

One of the greatest advantage of being born an Indian is that you just learn things - without having to learn anything! What do I mean? In India, herbal medicine and traditional home remedies are used so much that from the young age, one learns of these applications. Take for example, this navel oil remedy, which we are going to discuss today - it is something I have known since I was born! I remember my grandma applying navel oil on me many times and often telling me and others about it's benefits. Did she know the science behind this therapy? YES. But did she ever go to some science classes to learn of it? Heck NO!!

What is Navel Oil Massage?

Navel oil massage, also called as navel therapy or navel oiling,is a very old practice in India. It is used for treating various ailments (or disturbances) in the body - simply by massaging the navel with various types of oils.

Ayurvedic explaination, plz?

In Ayurveda, it is believed that massaging the navel (nabhi or tundi) with certain oils can eliminate diseases. This belief is based on the fact that it is our navel that is the life source as when we are in the womb, the navel links the mother and the child to provide nutrients from food to the child. This is why navel is believed to be the energy center, one that if taken care of, can bring balance, nourishment and peace to our mind and body.

The other aspect of this is the fact that our navel is connected to many detox pathways, veins, colon, digestion, blood vessels, both large and small intestines as well as our reproductive organs, it is therefore beneficial to provide oil massage as it is powerfully absorbed and transferred where needed.

Benefits of Navel Oiling -

Balancing of Vata in the body - When Vata is out of balance in our body, it can create uneven relationship between the three doshas - the Vata, Kappa and Pitta. This imbalance creates dryness, moodiness, chaotic, weak, tired and irritable. Because Vata is connected to the navel center through the Manipura chakra, applying warm oil massage on the navel helps pacify this Vata imbalance.

Digestion help - Because navel is connected to out digestive tract, massaging the navel with warm oils can have a very positive effect on the digestion. Gas, bloating, constipation are cured if regular consistent massage is maintained for a period of time.

Detoxification help - Massaging navel with warm oils helps in proper elimination of toxic waste from our digestive tract and therefore, opens up the detoxification pathways. This is very important as once the detoxification pathways are open, your body will eliminate waste efficiently and naturally prevent diseases.

For clear, glowing skin - Massaging oil on navel has been a cure (yes!! a cure!) since centuries for acne, cystic acne, boils, rashes, scars, blemishes and dry skin on the face. It has also been beneficial for dry chapped lips and scarring mouth corners, which are usually prevalent in teenage years. When one massages with warm oil daily on belly button, then, one of the obvious results are glowing and clear skin, along with oft, supple lips.

Joint & Knee health - Warm navel oil massage has one other powerful benefit and that is it provides relief from joint and knee pain and stiffness. This is because the whole body, especially our joints ge lubricated and therefore, are able to perform better and be pain-free.

Babies relief - Applying warm oil plus hing/asafoetida and making it into a paste can help relieve a crying baby from colic or stomach issues. Simply use this paste and apply all around the baby's navel and see the miracle of a calm infant right in-front of your eyes!

Lubricating intestines & normal bowel movements - By applying navel oil, we are lubricating our intestines and this creates healthy layer on intestine for good bacteria as well as fights continuation.

Menstrual Cramps - Apply warm oil and place cotton on the navel for complete relief from menstrual cramps. This will help relax the uterine muscles and provide comfort.

Keeps our navel area clean - When you do oil massage, one benefit of it would be that it will help keep your navel area clean and free from germs, sweat and possible future infections.

Which oil for what condition?

Castor Oil - Knee & Joint Stiffness, Joint Pain, Fertility, Menstrual Cramps

Coconut Oil - Fertility (both Men & Women), Inflammation, Cooling Properties, Dry Skin

Olive Oil - Fertility (both Men & Women), Dry Skin

Neem Oil - Pimples, Blemishes, Acne, Cystic Acne, Scars, Red Rashes, Itchiness

Almond Oil - Best for Glowing Skin and for Supple Skin

Almond Oil + Lemon Essential Oil - Pigmentation, Bright Skin

Mustard Oil - Chapped lips, Eyesight, Healthy Skin, Puffy Eyes, Dark Circles

Mustard Oil + Ginger Oil - Gas, Bloating, Upset Stomach, Nausea, Menstrual Cramps, Vomiting

Mustard Oil + Tea Tree - Keeping Navel Clean & Bacteria Free

Hing Paste (Hing/Asafeotida + Warm Oil or Warm Water) - Babies's Colic Issues, Stomach Upset & Pain

Ajwain Paste (Ajwain/Caraway Seeds + Warm Oil or Warm Water) - Babies's Colic Issues, Stomach Upset & Pain

How many times to apply?

This needs to be done daily and you can either apply one time before bed or if having severe condition, then apply it 2 to 3 times per day and see. Also, the oil needs to be slightly warm for best results.

This is it for today! Another very easy, affordable, yet powerful step you can take right away! Do let me know how this article has benefited you in the comments and I sure look forward to your feedback.

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To Happy Navel - the Center of Life Energy!

-Somyata.

39 Comments

Pamela Haas

2/26/2020 07:04:23

This is so interesting! I’m going to start tonight, and also will pass along to my daughter, who has navel piercings that get yucky and who is getting blemishes.

Somyata

2/26/2020 11:51:44

Glad you liked the article and found it useful. For your daughter, tell her she can start with NEEM oil and even mix a few drops of tea tree oil to heal the infection. That should help a lot! Best wishes, -Somyata

2/28/2020 10:35:20

Thank you!

Pamela

3/29/2022 10:58:56

I was looking at the video about using hing for colic, and noticed she said not to put it into the navel itself. Does that sound accurate? Thanks!

3/29/2022 14:19:00

Hi Pamela - I do not know who this person is but she is misleading the public and that too on centuries old Indian Ayurvedic wisdom!! Pretty horrible, isn't it?

My grandma used it on me and well, this is a centuries old remedy in India...used all over India for babies with tummy/colic issues. In villages, where the MAIN Ayurvedic wisdom resides, THIS is the remedy - no one is foolish enough to go to the allopathic doctors and give their babies some peptobismol or some medicine - nope.

If I ever have a baby, this is the remedy I will be using and with full confidence. This is all I can tell you - so no, that person is wrong and it is upsetting to me that so many people, inc. Westerners who are eager to learn all these remedies are now going to ditch it and never know its benefits after watching her video..:( -Somyata

Linda

2/26/2020 19:20:24

Sounds great. How long do you massage? Will start tonight also.

2/26/2020 19:34:19

Thank you Linda! Usually at this time, I am busy with dinner time and my dogs etc...BUT I saw your comment and wanted to reply right away so you can start this amazing therapy today!

OK. So, there is not much to it except massage till the oil is fully absorbed. Another great and better trick is to brush up on my castor oil massage article and that way, not only are you doing navel massage but also, full liver detox and abdomen massage. Then, if you have a specific condition, use this article to choose the right oils and add on to your navel..:) Much better and VERY, VERY effective - time well spent! with zillion benefits to come..:) . Hope that helps! - Somyata,

Charlie

2/27/2020 10:33:13

Indeed, very interesting! I will consider which to introduce into my routine. Thank you once again for the wonderful information!

2/27/2020 11:43:22

Sure! Go for it! It is very easy yet very powerful therapy. You will surely see the benefits..:) Thanks for your always AMAZING feedback! Have a great day! - Somyata.

Pat Hadden

3/13/2020 15:51:57

This may seem like a silly question--except that it is not. I don't have a real navel. Many years ago, I had a bilateral mastectomy and, since I was worried about implants, I had free-flap reconstruction using abdominal muscle and fat. If I had watched 'One Mississippi" before I had the mastectomy, I would not have had reconstruction, but that is way off the subject. About the navel massage, I assume that there is something about that part of my body--or maybe the chakra...I'm interested to know if you have any thoughts.

I love everything you do and say. Pat Hadden

3/13/2020 20:05:10

Aww..dear Pat - first of all, thank YOU for your sweet compliments and believe,me, when I am working hard to provide all this to others, it REALLY means a lot to get a comment or two or some words of appreciation. I am just SO glad to know you love my site and all the articles/recipes I bring to you and others.

OK. So now, your comment is excellent as it raises a very important point on what to do if one doesn't have a navel? So this is how I will answer it - the navel opening we have is part of our birth, as written in the article, it is the part a baby connects to the mother for nutrition, thus being the chakra or center of life giving energy. On scientific side also, navel is connected to the veins/blood vessels in the stomach to provide nutrition and energy to rest of the body.

Now, since you don't have the birth navel, so what?! The center is still there - the body is the same and whole, even though some muscle was cut off and taken away from that part.

Here's what I would do - I would advice that you brush up on my Castor Oil Massage article as its perfect for you! By doing castor oil massage, you are not only massaging the 'navel' but also soothing your muscles, strengthening you liver and abdomen and coating your intestinal walls with castor oil. This way, not only you are covering the 'navel' but also, the whole abdomen and the liver gets the benefits. On top of that, as if this is not enough goodness!, you are also flushing out excess estrogen (bad one) and preventing excess hormones from ever ruining your health. There! You have just turned what you thought was a bad situation into something powerful! Hope this answers your questions.

As for chakra, like I said, it is the energy center. By massaging your abdomen, you are nurturing your life giving energy (the womb). How beautiful are these ancient remedies! - Somyata.

Myrna Faz link

4/5/2020 08:07:15

I was born I Cuba and my grandma use to massage my belly button with oil and salt for upset stomach due to a bad digestion it was very relaxing and effective my grandma cure everything with plants and home remedies which I still use today and passed along to my daughter and grandchildren it is amazing that they call me for a home remedy when they need my help they trusts me to make them feel better!!!

4/5/2020 12:12:33

Awwww! This is such a sweet story! Grandmas are the BEST! And isn't it so odd that all over the world people used holistic remedies for everything? despite not having connection with other parts of the world...Same habits until it all changed thanks to modern science.-Somyata.

Marie

6/3/2020 14:08:24

Hi I just came upon your site and information is awesome!!
I'm sharing it with my daughter
THANK YOU!!

6/3/2020 18:26:35

Hi dear Maria - You are most welcome! I launched this project to help people in every way..from recipes, to recipe videos to Ayurvedic articles and holistic knowledge for people and even their dogs!

Plz. do check out more articles and recipes! And yes, do share with your daughter and do invite her to come join the newsletter. Best wishes to you both, Somyata.

Alice

6/12/2020 09:51:24

This is new to me. For olive and sesame oil, do we get those from supermarket? If not, which type of oil should we use?

6/12/2020 11:54:23

Hi Alice - Yes. You can get the oil of your choice, like olive or sesame, from your supermarket. Just make sure you find ones that are pure and good quality. Another great oil to use or combine is castor oil. Plz. read my article on castor oil as it will help you a lot and it goes with this article very well. Hope this helps! -Somyata

Saha

6/16/2020 09:26:51

Great article i’m going to try it tonight !
But i have a question ... if we have a few different issues can we combine the oils or stick to one oil until we see the results and then start another oil treatment ?

6/16/2020 11:53:44

Thanks! And you are welcome..:) Glad you liked the article.

OK So, as far as diff. issues, see what I wrote in the article - yes, you can combine diff. oils and you will get good results by consistent use. This is a very old remedy in India and it is widely used. So, yes!! according to your condition/s, mix and match and apply.

Also, check out my Castor Oil article as that will be very helpful for you. It goes very well with this article. Hope this helps! and let me know if you have any other questions..:)

Also, help me spread the word and reach more people - if you liked the article, plz. invite your loved ones to come join the newsletter as well as youtube!. I love my subscribers and would love their families and friends to come and join! Thank you! Have a great day! -Somyata.

Stanny

6/25/2020 16:09:49

Hi, I am suffering from Arthritis,joints pain, which oil will be beneficial. Thank you

6/25/2020 16:38:50

Hi - You need to use castor oil + black seed oil + mustard oil. Warm the oils slightly with some crushed garlic cloves and very finely chopped onions and let the oils simmer on LOW for few mins, about 7-10 mins. You can also add some neem oil - read my article on NEEM. Apply this mixture when it's warm. You can make enough and keep in airtight jar for a week or 2. Keep in cool dry place or if you like, keep in fridge. Use good amount of garlic and onions. For oils, use 1/2 cup each...Hope this helps! Your diet is important too. What are you eating? Subscribe to my youtube and try my recipes - you will be amazed. -Somyata.

6/25/2020 16:20:37

Hi,Somatya.I told a friend about you. She used the Castro for knee and leg pain. She said it really worked. She also rubs it on the bottom of her feet at night and it helps her sleep better.

6/25/2020 16:35:01

Thanks! And OMG! That is great! So many people have aches and pains along with sleep issues - see how my simple article and you telling her helped her so much. Ask her to come join the newsletter and youtube channel. Also, my coaching is now open so plz. help me reach anyone who needs help! Thank you so much! -Somyata.

Ritu Chopawat

7/17/2020 14:13:53

Can you tell me one best oil massage which i can do for my pcod and digestion issues

7/17/2020 22:20:36

You can definitely do it with castor oil - that IS THE oil for pcos/pcod. Mix it with some kalongi oil and then warm it every night before application. You can also add crushed garlic cloves and mustard oil. You can make this blend and keep in jar and use daily at night. The castor oil mix needs to be massaged on full abdomen inc. the liver daily until you fully heal. Do check out my Castor Oil Article. as well. It will help you.

If you like this content, make sure to subscribe to my youtube channel as well as newsletter and invite your family and friends. -Somyata.

Dr Manisha A Ugale

8/18/2020 01:38:32

The Best article you written , given very good info n clear all my doubts ... thank U

8/18/2020 11:45:00

Thank you Dr.Manisha! You comments made my day! Plz. subscribe to my newsletter if you haven't - you will definitely enjoy it! (Sorry I don't remember all names..:). Have a great day! And yes, do try some of my recipes and check out my youtube channel as well. -Somyata.

Jane Powell

8/25/2020 13:42:47

Hi
When I first wrote to you I thought I found you but I just read your article on navel massage and castor oil and I now know that karma brought you to me!

8/25/2020 15:03:52

Awwww!!!!!! That is SO sweet! I loved hearing this! That truly made my day! Enjoy the site and yes! do try my recipes! BTW, thank you for taking the survey and for your wonderful input! Loved it! -Somyata.

Tara

10/11/2021 10:10:50

How can I use Ajwsine oil on navel for constipation. What other oils can I use on navel to help with constipation gas bloating

10/11/2021 19:48:34

Hi Tara - You can infuse some coconut oil with ajwain seeds and then apply it. Warm some coconut oil (1/2 cup), add the seeds (2 tablespoons) and simmer on low heat for about 20 mins...Cover it and let it sit overnight and now, store this in clean, airtight jar. Apply it daily few times and that should help.

You can also add some black seed oil which is great for constipation. You can take it internally - 1 spoon daily. -Somyata

Mary

3/30/2022 10:09:37

Can you tell me if there are any oils that could help a dental abscess? Thanks so much for what you do.

3/30/2022 11:45:50

Hello dear Mary - For any dental issues, use clove oil. We also use neem oil. So, you can make a mix in olive oil (about 2 oz.) and add few drops of neem oil (about 15 drops) + clove oil (7 drops) and apply on your gums or where the abscess is...

Do this daily 3-4 times till it heals completely. Hope this helps you! -Somyata.

Anastasia

4/16/2022 02:50:25

Hi,Somyata, I have cancer in the lymph nodes,is there any oil I can use in the navel to help me get rid of them? I’m in so much pain. Thanks for helping so many people,if you can help me also I’ll be very grateful,because I don’t want to have chemo. Thanks

4/16/2022 12:45:21

Hi Anastasia - I am so sorry to hear that you have cancer and you are in so much pain. There is no one oil that will help you heal your cancer or get rid of pain completely but you can try some black seed oil on your navel and see...

You would need a more detailed protocol - to heal/improve your cancer as well as to lower or get rid of pain completely. You need step-by-step guidance which includes herbs, diet, lifestyle changes, etc.

I will be happy to talk to you if you like - you can email me at somyata@thegardenrecipe.com and we can go from there. All the best, Sending you lots and lots of positive vibes - Somya.

Jo link

4/5/2023 10:23:07

I have a 16 year old who has epileptic seizures and suffers almost daily from migraines. Any recommendations for migraine relief?

4/6/2023 14:53:16

Migraines come for lots of diff. reasons and to ease his seizures, it is not one item or herb to add..it would require more of an in-depth analysis on the nutrition, lifestyle, sleep, etc. If you are interested, you can email me and go from there...:) - Somyata.

jamila

4/21/2023 13:55:41

hi Somyata, thank you so much for your article!
I have a lot of inflammation in my vocal cords and swollen lymph nodes in my throat, as well as gas and bloating. do you have a certain oil combination you would recommend?
thanks again!

4/21/2023 22:16:50

Hi Jamila - Thank you for your sweet words and you are so welcome..:) I am glad you found the article helpful and informative..:)

As for your inflammation in the throat area as well as digestive issues, it is not just one fix - there are couple of things you can do and I will be happy to talk to you. Plz. email me at somyata@thegardenrecipe.com and I look forward to helping you feel better. -Somyata.

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