Many, many years ago, my friend Satish, who I was with at the Krishnamurti school in England, asked if I wanted to try an oil bath!
Well, I had never heard of that at the tender age of 21, so his Mother prepared warm sesame oil, and we applied it to our bodies and heads and even on our eyes. Into the oil, we also added Shikakai nut powder, which is great for the hair, and we also added hibiscus flowers and leaves.
These were all mashed together and applied to our hair – back in those days, I had hair! Then I remember we laid in the evening sun for about an hour and then washed it all off with warm water. I never forget how invigorated and refreshed I felt!
Since then, I have done various ayurvedic treatments and learned about many other oils, etc., but this is a simple home remedy, something anyone can do; the Shikakai powder is available in most shops and hibiscus flowers !!! Well!!! Once a week, take time, pause, and practice ancient culture, something that has been practiced for hundreds of years! Just try it!
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