Nabhi Purana

We would recommend to try this simple and so nurturing Ayurvedic therapy.

Nabhi chikits or Nabhi Purana

The mothers nutrition passes through the placenta which is connected to the foetus through the umbilical cord. All the nutrition, oxygen and life support from the mothers blood goes through the placenta and to the baby through blood vessels in the umbilical cord.

The navel is an important part of our body and defines our origin. Imortance of Nabhi in Ayurveda

1. Nabhi is Pitta sthana (site of Pitta)

2. Nabhi is Sira Mula (root of veins veins or blood vessels)

3. Nabhi is a Marma point (vital point)

4. Nabhi is the site of Manipura chakra

Nabhi Chikitsa or nabhi purana is a specialised treatment of Ayurveda where medicated oils or ghee is pooled in the navel. It is a nurturing, grounding, healing and cleansing treatment.

This treatment is useful in anxiety, grief, low self esteem, insomnia, urinary complaints, digestive complaints, menstrual pain, infertility.

You can do this at home.

1. Start with a warm bath and add your favourite aromatherapy oils, burn an incense stick or light a candle

2. Before you go in the bath melt and warm some ghee. Place your ghee jar in some hot water.

3. After your bath dry off and put on your bathrobe

4. Lie comfortably on your back and pour the melted ghee in your navel.

5. Leave the ghee for 15 -20 minutes.

6. Massage your belly and wipe off any excess

7. A wonderful to do while you are meditating.

For more information or to book a Nabhi basti navel treatment at the clinic email info@lakshmiayurveda.com.au

With love your Lakshmi team

PS: The picture is my daughter Lily having Nabhi purana. A great treatment for children