What if we told you that healing could start right at the center of your body—your belly button?
In Ayurvedic tradition, the navel (known as the nabhi) is more than just a reminder of where life began. It’s considered a powerful energy and nerve center, connected to over 70,000 veins in the body. Applying oil to the navel—a practice known as navel oil pulling or nabhi oiling—has been used for centuries to promote internal balance, skin clarity, emotional grounding, and even hormonal harmony.
At Équilibre, we’re always blending sacred tradition with practical, soul-soothing rituals. So let’s dive into how you can incorporate this simple practice into your self-care routine using the power of essential oils.
🌿 What Is Navel Oil Pulling?
Navel oil pulling involves placing a few drops of therapeutic oil directly into the belly button and allowing the skin to absorb its healing properties. Think of it like reflexology for your gut—nourishing, detoxifying, and deeply grounding.
Why the navel?
Your belly button is your original connection to life and nourishment. It’s where your body first received nutrients, oxygen, and communication from your mother. Energetically, it remains a core power center for digestion, emotions, and intuition.
✨ Benefits of Navel Oil Pulling with Essential Oils
Depending on the oils you choose, nabhi oiling can support a wide range of wellness benefits:
Essential Oil Emotional / Physical Benefit
Lavender Calms anxiety, improves sleep, soothes the nervous system
Frankincense Promotes cellular healing, supports digestion, eases emotional grief
Peppermint Aids digestion, relieves bloating or nausea
Castor Oil (carrier) Detoxifying, helps reduce inflammation, great for cramps
Rose Heart-opening, hormonal balance, emotional healing
Lemon Uplifting, cleansing, supports liver detox
Ylang Ylang Hormonal balancing, sensual energy, stress relief
Chamomile Anti-inflammatory, helps with PMS and gut tension
🧴 How to Practice Navel Oil Pulling
Choose Your Oil: Use a carrier oil (like fractionated coconut or castor) and add 1–2 drops of your chosen essential oil. Always patch test first.
Lie Down Comfortably: Place a towel under you and expose your abdomen.
Apply 3–5 Drops: Drop oil directly into the belly button and allow it to absorb.
Massage Gently (Optional): You can lightly massage around the navel in a circular motion to support lymphatic flow and digestion.
Rest for 10–15 Minutes: Breathe deeply. Place a warm compress over your stomach for deeper absorption.
Repeat Daily or Weekly: This can be done at bedtime or during your daily ritual time.
🔮 Emotional Healing Through the Navel
Many practitioners of energetic healing believe the navel holds unprocessed emotions from childhood and deep ancestral memories. Oiling the navel can be a form of somatic healing—helping you release fear, insecurity, grief, or trauma stored in the body.
If you’ve been feeling disconnected, drained, or out of alignment, try navel oiling while journaling or meditating. It’s a subtle yet powerful ritual to call your energy home.
🌕 Make It a Ritual
✨ Try this during the New Moon for intention setting or the Full Moon for release
✨ Add affirmations like: “I am safe in my body. I am rooted and whole.”
✨ Pair with breathwork, Reiki, or a warm herbal tea for deep grounding
🪬 Ready to Drop In?
Navel oiling is one of the simplest and most sacred ways to reconnect with your body. A few drops. A few minutes. A full-body shift.
Interested in adding this to your self-care practice? Ask us about our custom essential oil blends from Équilibre Natural Therapeutics—formulated for emotional, energetic, and hormonal support.
🌿 Curious to learn more or grab your ritual blend?
👉 Visit our online shop or book a wellness consult to find your perfect oil.
Because healing should be as intuitive as it is intentional.
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