Did you know applying olive oil to your navel can improve fertility?

The belly button is an often overlooked part of the body. But you may remember seeing or hearing about our parents and grandparents applying oil to the body and getting a good massage. Massaging the body with oil has therapeutic benefits. And one such practice of oiling is navel therapy or navel oiling.

The navel therapy or navel oiling is traditionally known as ‘Pechoti technique.’ And guess what, applying oil on the belly button is considered very healthy. It’s because the belly button or the navel (nabhi) is the powerhouse and focal point of our body and it controls all the functions.

“According to Ayurveda, absorbing essential oils through the belly button, which is connected to a specific ‘Pechoti’ gland, helps correct, mend and regulate neurological connections in the body,” suggests Ayurvedic expert Vaidya Shakuntala Devi.

Though there are many essential oils that you can pick, Shakuntala Devi recommends applying olive oil to your belly button, as it has more benefits than others.

So let’s get down to the health benefits of applying olive oil to the navel:

1. Boosts fertility in women

Regular application of warm olive oil in the belly button can help to improve sperm count and mobility in males and enhance fertility in females and strengthen the reproductive system,” says Shakuntala Devi.

2. Eases menstrual cramps

It also allows females to alleviate cramps and pain during menstruation by relaxing the veins around the uterine lining.

3. Reduces the chances of infection

Since the belly button is deep, damp, and dark it is a favourable breeding ground for yeast and bacteria. You can use olive oil as it has anti-fungal, antibacterial, and antiseptic properties which treat belly button infections and can keep the area clean and supple.

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4. Improves the skin texture

Shakuntala Devi says, “The skin can benefit greatly from massaging the belly button with olive oil as it is high in natural fatty acids, and can help in erasing pigmentation, prevent excessive dryness, improve skin texture, preserve moisture in the body from head to toe, including lips and heels, and contributes to achieving a natural shine on your skin.”

5. Cures upset stomach

If you are suffering from stomach pain and do not want to take medication for it you can try applying olive oil to your belly button for some relief. Massaging the belly button with oil can relieve irritable bowel movement, constipation, bloating and indigestion, nausea, and upset stomach, etc.

6. Treats body blemishes

“It can also assist in purifying the blood and removing blemishes from the body, which can help to avoid acne-caused hormonal issues,” says Shakuntala Devi.

7. Good for hair health

Applying olive oil to the belly button helps in avoiding a dry scalp and adds luster to your hair.

8. Joint pain

By massaging your belly button, you stimulate nerves, tissues, muscles, and joints within your body. People suffering from joint issues massage their joints and legs to get relief from the terrible pain.

The last words

Shakuntala Devi says, “For healthy skin, strong hair, cramp-free menstruation, and a powerful reproductive system, one should massage their belly button with olive oil every day.” So ladies, give it a try. The next time you experience stomach ache, sore muscles, or even menstrual cramps, apply a little olive oil to your navel and watch your body find relief.