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Kizhi

Kizhi also known as pinda swedam or potala swedam is a medicated foementation therapy wherein medicated powders, herbs are tied in cloth bags & the body is massaged with these bags, the application of pressure varies according to the nature of ailment.
This therapy is most beneficial in Musculo-Skeletal disorders & Neuro-Vascular disorders. Recommended in conditions like Arthritis, Rheumatism, Spondylitis, Spondylosis, Fibromyalgia etc..

It is a special type of massage done using medicated oils(selected acc. to the condition). It increases tissue strength, improves blood circulation, rejuvenates the whole body, removes cellulitis, beautifies the skin, anti-ageing, helps you to sleep better, promotes vitality, reduces imbalances,stress & toxins.

Types of Kizhi:

There are various types of kizhi, which are called by different names according to the medicaments used in it. They include;

Here kizhi is prepared using different leaves of medicinal plants and herbs along with medicated powders. Its dipped in hot medicated oil and applied to the body or affected area. The ingredients seep through the bag and penetrate deep into the body to result in an intensive heating and therapeutic treatment. 

Benefits:

  • Relieves pain and stiffness in joints and muscular spasm
  • Promotes better circulation
  • Reduces inflammation
  • Tones the skin
  • Improves mobility and flexibility 

Shashtika is njavara. Since the pinda/ kizhi is prepared using shashtika its called shashtika pinda swedam. In this procedure medicated oil is liberally applied over the patients body followed by a massage with the bags filled with njavara rice boiled in milk and medicated decoctions.

Benefits:

  • Its a rejuvenative treatment & promotes anti-ageing
  • Strengthens tissues
  • Improves blood circulation
  • Beneficial in various neuro muscular disorders and degenerative muscle diseases

 Ailments:

  • Parkinson’s disease
  • Paralysis
  • Osteoarthritis
  • Spondylosis
  • Diabetic neuropathy
  • Inter vertebral disc prolapse
  • Rheumatoid arthritis

Podi kizhi is the ayurvedic technique of fomentation in which cotton bag filled with a hot mixture of herbal powders are used.

Benefits:

  • Increases peripheral blood supply
  • It relieves body ache and strengthens muscles and skin
  • It helps to improving complexion of skin
  • Reduces the inflammations
  • Relieves pain ,numbness and swelling
  • Stimulate the nerve endings

 Ailments

  • Sciatica
  • Arthritis
  • Spondylitis
  • Muscular pain
  • Fibromyalgia
  • Paralysis and other neurological disorders

Muttakizhi is one of the ayurvedic treatments in which boiled egg yolks and medicated herbs are used and applied to the body after dipping in medicated oils.

Benefits:

  • Improves the strength of the muscles
  • As a pain reliever in conditions like slip disc, sciatica
  • Act as an anti-aging therapy
  • Improves skin complexion
  • Reduces chronic backache

Ailments:

  • Spondylosis
  • Arthritis
  • Swelling
  • Muscle pain
  • Stiffness
  • Sport injuries
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