Ayurvedic massage emphasizes the use of medicated oils externally, specially prepared by cooking powerful herbs in the oil base. Such oils provide a nutrition to the skin and through the skin to the muscles, bones and nerves, which otherwise cannot be gained. 

Like the acupuncture points of Chinese medicine, Ayurveda also has its sensitive marma points. These points can be treated by massage, herbs, aromatic oils or the application of heat and thereby can aid in balancing the energy flow in the body and cure disease.

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