Rekha Doshi — Founder & Chief Scientist | Ved Sanjeevani

The Woman Behind India's Nabhi Oil Revolution

Rekha Doshi is the visionary founder and chief scientist of Ved Sanjeevani — India's pioneering Ayurvedic wellness brand dedicated to reviving the ancient practice of Nabhi Chikitsa (navel therapy). With four generations of Ayurvedic knowledge in her family lineage, Rekha represents the living bridge between centuries-old wisdom and modern wellness science.

Her life's work centres on one powerful belief: the navel is the body's most potent gateway to holistic healing. This conviction, rooted in classical Ayurvedic texts and validated by her decades of practical experience, led her to create Ved Sanjeevani's groundbreaking range of 15+ Nabhi Oils — each formulated to address specific health concerns through the ancient art of navel therapy.

A Legacy of Healing: Four Generations of Ayurvedic Knowledge

Rekha didn't learn Ayurveda from textbooks alone. She inherited it — through conversations, observations, and hands-on practice passed down across four generations of her family. This living tradition gave her something no formal education alone could: an intuitive understanding of how herbs interact with the human body, how formulations must be balanced for different constitutions (doshas), and how ancient therapies like nabhi chikitsa can be adapted for modern life.

Her family's Ayurvedic heritage includes deep knowledge of:

• Classical formulation principles from texts like the Charaka Samhita and Sushruta Samhita
• Herb identification and sourcing — knowing which herbs grow best where, when to harvest, and how to preserve potency
• Dosha-specific treatment protocols — understanding how Vata, Pitta, and Kapha imbalances manifest and how to correct them
• Nabhi Chikitsa (navel therapy) — a practice that was nearly lost even within Ayurvedic circles before Rekha revived it

Modernising Ancient Wisdom

What sets Rekha apart from traditional Ayurvedic practitioners is her commitment to modern validation. She doesn't simply reproduce ancient recipes — she refines them using contemporary phytochemistry, quality testing, and safety standards.

Her approach to formulation involves:

• Studying classical Ayurvedic texts to recover precise traditional formulations
• Updating formulations using modern phytochemistry for optimal potency and safety
• Real-world testing to validate efficacy and safety profiles
• Sourcing herbs from trusted, sustainable suppliers across India
• Ensuring every product meets modern quality and purity standards

The result: a range of Nabhi Oils that are rooted in 2,500 years of Ayurvedic wisdom but formulated to modern pharmaceutical-grade standards.

The Ved Sanjeevani Mission

Under Rekha's scientific leadership, Ved Sanjeevani has become India's first brand dedicated exclusively to Nabhi Oils. The company's mission — to bring age-old Ayurvedic wisdom to modern households through natural, effective, and accessible wellness solutions — is a direct reflection of her personal philosophy.

Ved Sanjeevani's product range, developed under Rekha's guidance, now includes oils for digestion, sleep, joint pain, immunity, skin care, hair care, men's and women's vitality, children's growth, and more — each addressing a specific health concern through the navel.

Recognition

Rekha Doshi's pioneering work has been recognised by Forbes India, Business Connect India, and multiple wellness industry publications. Ved Sanjeevani received the Indian Business Excellence Award 2025, a testament to the quality and impact of her formulations.