Pechoti Method

Dropper above a small bottle of oil

Pechoti method is a way to intake therapeutic oils.

According to Ayurvedic medicine, the name comes from the Pechoti gland which is said to be located behind the belly button. 

What is the Pechoti Method?

This Ayurveda treatment method where essential oils are placed into the belly button to help different conditions. 

The Pechoti method, or Nabhi Chikitsa in Ayurveda traditions, refers to putting oil in the belly button for medicinal purposes. 

Since ancient times, people have been applied oil to the belly button to treat multiple health benefits.

Resources

General guidance and further reading. These links have not been checked against the individual claims on this page.

  1. NHS: The vegan diet

    Public health guidance on planning a vegan diet and getting essential nutrients.

  2. British Dietetic Association: Vegetarian, vegan and plant-based diet

    Dietitian guidance on plant-based eating. The fact sheet is currently under review by the BDA.

  3. NHS: The Eatwell Guide

    Guidance on food groups and the balance of foods across a day or week.

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