Of all the cultures, traditions, medicinal remedies, and recipes, every generation must stick to certain habits of our ancestors such as oil baths.
The oil bath is one of the healthiest habits of our ancestors. It is said that taking oil baths, at regular intervals tends to regulate body temperature, promote hair growth, tone muscles, regulate blood circulation, improve skin health, and the benefits of oil baths are never-ending.

Agathiyar is known for his simple medicinal remedies and in ‘Agathiyar Amudha Kalaignanam’, he has prescribed a medicinal pepper oil bath! Our ancestors are known for combining ingredients such that the benefits are multiplied manyfold. Agathiyar has not just mentioned the preparation of this oil but has also mentioned the health benefits of the pepper oil baths.
From simple, everyday kitchen ingredients, Agathiyar has prepared this oil that is said to relieve gas, reduce fatigue, regulate body temperature, reduce eye irritation, and many more.
Do watch this video and get amazed by Agathiyar’s preparation of pepper oil baths!