Podikizhi

It is a kind of Ayurvedic treatment done using certain herbal powders in order to cure arthritis, paralysis and various neuron-muscular conditions. It is effective in reducing or relieving overweight and obesity, rheumatiod disorders, and muscular sprain.

Podikizhi Treatment

The herbal powders used are warmed in a frying pan and then placed in a cotton cloth and made up in a bolus form. After a gentle massage to the affected body part the kizhi is rhythmically massaged in a continuous manner. The treatment is typically 25mins (if part of body) or up to 50mins if it is full body. For the treatment to be effective the treatment is recommended to be done over a continuous time period as per the direction of the Ayurveda doctor.

Benefits of Podikizhi Treatment :

• Helps treat swollen or painful joints.
• Soothes muscle soreness, sprains.
• Cleanses the skin and revives the texture.
• Relieves pain caused due to arthritis.
• May help provide relief from nervous conditions.
• Reduces kapha in the body.
• Helps with better functioning of joints.