Until recently, I believed that the belly button doesn’t serve any purpose once the umbilical cord connected with the mother is severed. I assumed the sole purpose of this particular origin point was giving oxygen and nutrients to the embryo from the mother and as that function ends after the cutting of the umbilical cord, what else could the belly button function for? Well, a surprising claim surfaced the internet with numerous articles on ‘oil in the belly button,’ ‘belly button oiling,’ and ‘navel therapy’ and made me think otherwise.
You are already aware of aromatherapy which is a holistic healing treatment that uses extracts from natural plants to improve both physical and emotional health and wellbeing. Aromatherapy uses aromatic essential oils to enhance the health of your body, mind, and spirit. This particular therapy believed in the power of essential oils to affect your body. As the benefits of essential oils skyrocketed with claims of success, another way to use essential oils to benefit your body has come into view. Although it has been practiced for centuries in ayurvedic treatments, this particular practice of belly button oiling became insanely popular recently.
# According to the Ayurvedic practice of belly button oiling, navel oil therapy can detoxify, nurture, and treat ailments in the body. Ayurveda is an ancient Indian holistic healing system based on the belief that health and wellness depend on a delicate balance between the mind, spirit, and body. However, the study of Ayurveda is considered as pseudoscientific while the practice is classified as protoscience or unscientific. Because several studies on Ayurvedic medicine proved that there was only one scientific study of Ayurvedic medicine out of a collection of more than 7,000 studies.
# Neem oil in your belly button is for skin and hair health. It will help you get rid of stubborn acne and pimples that never leave.
# Almond oil in your belly button is to help you achieve a glowing face.
# Mustard oil in your belly button is to get rid of dry and chapped lips, dry skin, lethargy, or joint pains, keep your intestines moving by keeping the good bacteria, and removing harmful bacteria. It basically works as a detoxifying oil.
# Coconut oil or olive oil in your belly button is to improve fertility.
# Ginger oil in your belly button is for inflammation and nausea.
# Tea tree oil in your belly button is for inflammation and skin irritation.
# Peppermint oil in your belly button is to have relief from gut pain and nausea.
# CBD oil in your belly button can relieve tension or pain. It can send signals to your brain to relax your body muscles. It can also help with stomach problems such as indigestion and bloating.
# Sesame oil in your belly button for all kinds of joint pain in your body in addition to strengthening bones.
# A mixture (equal amount) of mustard oil and ginger oil in your belly button is for bloating, upset stomach, nausea, and digestive problems.
# Castor oil in your belly button is for knee pains.
# Thyme oil, as antispasmodic, can relax your arteries and veins, strengthen your heart muscles, and lower blood pressure. As an expectorant, it may help your body remove mucus from your lungs and airways. As a diuretic, it may help your body with weight, digestion, blood pressure, and remove excess water, salt, and toxins from your body. (Imp: since thyme oil is a powerful compound, it should not be used directly on your skin. Use only after diluting with any carrier oil.)
# Warm ghee in your belly button can improve blood flow to the nervous system, enhance the immune system, cure constipation, build a strong digestive system, and give relief from joint pain.
# You can keep alcohol dipped cotton on your belly button to cure the flu, cold, or a running nose.