Abhyanga(Sanskrit अभ्यंग or अभ्यङ्ग "Oil Massage") is a form of therapeutic massage unique to Ayurveda. All the massage techniques ever developed in the world, including Shiatsu, Thai yoga massage, acupressure (Tui Na) and reflexology, come from one source: Abhyanga. The medicinal (herb-infused) oils used provide nourishment to the deepest tissues (snehana) and are integral to the unique therapeutic benefits offered by abhyanga, which extend well beyond those of more conventional massage forms.