Abstract

An ancient traditional habit followed in Tamil Nadu is oil bath using medicated oil. In siddha system it is used as a traditional habit and also a pre-treatment procedure. The benefits of medicated oil is used for diseases should not affect the body, give strength and energy to panchentriyangal(eyes, ear, nose, body, mouth) and maintain good condition of head and knees and relieve headache. Moreover it gave tejas to the body. In siddha, oil bath is used for treatment purpose and says some medications rules to follow like to avoid day sleep and cool foods and should use the hot water for oil bath. Based on the oils and medicated acts, they should use the specific bath powder only. They denote the particular time for oil bath in different months.