Ayurveda is an ancient Indian system of medicine that has many advantages. The Ayurvedic body care system is believed to work on the principles of the five internal organs (doshas) and the five elements – air, fire, water, ether, and earth. The main ingredients used in the Ayu...

If it is not possible to tolerate the oil, a herbal alternative can be tried. One such agent is asafoetida (a bitter tasting substance), which should be soaked in warm water for 15 minutes before use and placed on the affected area for a few minutes. However, this can aggravat...