navel oil FAQs

  • Navel oiling is an ancient Ayurvedic practice of massaging herbal oil into the navel and across the belly. The navel is where our first nourishment entered the body, once connected to our mother through the umbilical cord. In Ayurveda, it is regarded as a vital center of nourishment and an important place to care for the body from within.

    Navel oiling brings warm, herbal oils to this center through gentle massage, traditionally used to support healthy digestion, restful sleep, emotional balance and overall well-being.

    The Pechoti method is a modern name commonly used for navel oiling, referring to the practice of applying herbal oils to the navel and abdomen.

  • The skin is one of the body’s great pathways of absorption. Transdermal delivery of herbs and medicines has long been used in both Eastern and Western medicine, from herbal oils and poultices to nicotine patches, pain relief gels and hormone creams.

    The navel has a unique place in the body. It is where we were once nourished by our mother through the umbilical cord in the womb and, in Ayurveda, is regarded as an important center of nourishment and balance. The skin around the navel is thin and rich with nerve endings and blood vessels, making it a natural place to apply oil and massage.

    Modern research is beginning to explore the properties of navel absorption, lending new perspective to an ancient Ayurvedic practice.

    Read more research here.

  • Navel oiling is traditionally used to support the gut, skin and nervous system through daily oil application and gentle abdominal massage. People have also described the practice as deeply nourishing and comforting, reminiscent of the warmth and protection we experienced in the womb.

    Some benefits people have shared about Amrita One Navel Oil include:

    • Healthy digestion and regularity

    • Reduced bloating and water retention

    • Improved circulation and lymph flow

    • Gentle detoxification and natural odor reduction

    • Balanced hormones and reproductive vitality

    • Deeper, more restorative sleep

    • Emotional ease and grounded calm

    • Vivid dream recall and clarity

    • Luminous, hydrated skin

  • A synergistic blend of 40+ oils, herbs, resins, and fruits:

    Sea Buckthorn Oil (Hippophae rhamnoides), Rosehip Oil (Rosa canina), Pumpkin Seed Oil (Cucurbita pepo), Pomegranate Seed Oil (Punica granatum), Coconut Milk (Cocos nucifera), Grapeseed Oil (Vitis vinifera), Castor Oil (Ricinus communis), Almond Oil (Prunus amygdalus), Jojoba Oil (Simmondsia chinensis), Banyan (Ficus benghalensis), Sacred Fig (Ficus religiosa), Wild Mango (Aphanamixis polystachya), Cluster Fig (Ficus glomerata), Bibhitaki (Terminalia bellirica), Haritaki (Terminalia chebula), Indian Gooseberry (Phyllanthus emblica), White Sandalwood (Santalum album), Red Sandalwood (Pterocarpus santalinus), Indian Madder (Rubia cordifolia), Costus Root (Saussurea lappa), Country Mallow (Sida cordifolia), Licorice Root (Glycyrrhiza glabra), Wild Ficus Extract (Ficus species), Wild Turmeric (Curcuma aromatica), Black Turmeric (Curcuma caesia), Green Cardamom (Elettaria cardamomum), Black Cardamom (Amomum subulatum), Mung Bean (Vigna radiata), Beautyberry Flowers (Callicarpa macrophylla), Spikenard (Nardostachys jatamansi), Brahmi (Bacopa monnieri), Creeping Daisy (Sphagneticola trilobata), Rattlepod (Crotalaria species), Ceylon Cinnamon (Cinnamomum verum), Indian Valerian (Valeriana wallichii), Yew (Taxus baccata), Mace (Myristica fragrans), Oyster Shell (Ostrea species), Gambier (Uncaria gambir), Himalayan Cedar (Cedrus deodara), Agarwood (Aquilaria agallocha), Chir Pine (Pinus roxburghii), Saffron (Crocus sativus), Crepe Ginger (Costus speciosus), Guggul Resin (Commiphora wightii), Sal Tree Resin (Shorea robusta), Indian Frankincense (Boswellia serrata), Tamanu Oil (Calophyllum inophyllum), Ceylon Ironwood (Mesua ferrea)

    All ingredients are grown and harvested in India under the care of Ayurvedic practitioners.

  • Amrita One brings together more than forty botanicals, carefully selected to work in harmony. Our recipe is a protected Ayurvedic herbal prescription, developed with deep consideration for the individual qualities and properties of each plant.

    Our ancestors held a profound relationship with the land and its medicinal plants. We carry that tradition forward as a small Indian-American family business, making each batch according to ancient Ayurvedic methods including bhasma, a process used to refine minerals, and bhavana, the slow integration of herbs with oils and other ingredients.

    The result is a richly layered botanical oil with a depth and complexity that comes from the plants themselves and the traditional methods used to prepare them.

  • Lie down somewhere comfortable. Most people prefer to do this in bed before sleep. Place a few drops into the navel and on the belly. Massage across the belly and around the navel in slow, clockwise circles until absorbed.

    The Beloved is best used before rest, meditation or bedtime.

  • Our oil is meant to be incorporated into your nightly routine. We recommend starting with at least seven nights in a row; consistency is key. Most people begin to notice shifts within 1-2 weeks.

  • Our oil is made with gentle, natural botanicals chosen to nurture and soothe even the most sensitive skin. However, every body is unique, so we recommend a small patch test first: apply a drop to your inner wrist or behind your ear and wait 24 hours.

    It's for external use only and not meant to be ingested.

    Please consult your healthcare provider if you're pregnant, nursing, taking medications, or managing a health condition. We are not medical professionals and cannot offer medical advice.

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