Udvartana - Body Scrubbing
Udvartana/body scrubbing is the treatment under massage where herbal powders mixed with warm oil or warm water are rubbed over whole or part of the body. The direction of this massage is an upward direction i.e. towards the heart and against the body hairs (Pratiloma in Sanskrit).
Benefits
It helps to reduce foul body smell, heaviness in the body, and body itching. It helps to stabilize the body and nourishes the skin. It helps to improve the skin texture and glow. It also helps to reduce body fat.
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