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Podikizhi

Ayurvedic Treatment For Pain Relief

Podikizhi / Elakizhi

A whole body bundle massage using herbal powder / leaves which are heated in herbal oil & then rhythmically massaged over the body. Highly effective in treating rheumatism swelling & muscle-skeletal problems.

ElaKizhi is the sudation therapy when in sauteed leaves are tied in muslin cloths to make round shaped bags and are dipped in warm medicated oil and a massaged all over the body. It is a type of swedana (sudation) treatment in which the whole body or any specific part by the application of medicinal leaves puddings (medicinal leaves are cut into small pieces and processed in the medicated oils) externally in the form of boluses tied up in muslin bag, dipping it in warm medicated oils. This is done for 45 minutes daily for a period of 07 to 14 days. Fine powder of medicinal herbs is also used. This treatment is effective in chronic back pain and rheumatic complaints, Arthritis, paralysis, pain and swelling in the joints and emaciation of limbs. It stimulates and strengthens the nervous and muscular systems, increases the circulation and metabolic rate, reduces stiffness and pain, improves the skin tone.

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