Today people consider oil bath as just applying oil to scalp and then having bath. But Abhyanga Snana means oil application to entire body and having bath after atleast 30 minutes of waiting period. Use of lukewarm water is suggested for bathing the body while boiled and cooled water is recommended for head bath. It is very important to remember that application of oil, bathing should be done at least an hour prior to meals. In summer certain adjustments are to be made to suit the seasonal requirements. Choice of oil for head massage can be medicated oil which is coconut oil or gingelly oil based, while abhyanga for the body can be done using medicated oil which is gingelly oil based. Medicated oil for head during summer will ideally contain herbs which cool the eyes and sense organs, relieving their tiredness. At the same time, it should not produce undesirable effects like Sinus headache, rhinitis, watery eyes etc. Oil used for the body should take care of replenishment of nerves, joints, ligaments, muscle and above all soothing to the skin. Tiredness, weakness of muscles, dryness of joints, pain in legs and hands are all relieved by Abhyanga when done, once in a fortnight. Abhyanga also enhances work capacity apart from being a promoter of healthy metabolism. While abhyanga with pressure and touch on vital points relieves pain and discomfort, Abhyanga at home can be an oil application without pressure. Oil should never be applied forcibly against gravity as that can increase chances of irritation and eruption of summer boils. Triphaladi keram can be a good choice for Siro abhyanga ( scalp application) and Bala tailam can be for abhyanga of the body. A person suffering from indigestion, nausea, vomiting, asthma, cough, fever, diarrhea should not undergo Abhyanga.