Pinda Sweda/ Kizhi Massage-

This treatment is also known as Potali swedam. It is a medicated fomentation therapy wherein medicated powders, and heated herbs are tied in cloth bags and the body is massaged with these bags while dipping them in hot herbal decoctions. This reduces inflammation in affected areas hence reducing muscle and joint pains.

There are various types of Kizhi treatment, which are called by different names according to the medicines used in it. They include:

• Ela Kizhi Treatment: In this treatment, medicinal herbs along with powders are kept in a bag of cloth. It is dipped in hot medicated oil and applied to the body or affected area.
• Njavara Kizhi Treatment: This kizhi uses cooked medicinal rice blended with medicated powders. It is dipped in hot medicated milk and herbs and applied all over the body in a rhythmic manner.
• Podi Kizhi Treatment: In podi Kizhi, cotton bag filled with a hot mixture of herbal powders are used.
• Mutta Kizhi Treatment: In this one, boiled egg yolks and mesicated herbs are used and applied to the body after dipping in medicated oils.

This treatment is recommended in-

• Chronic backache
• Arthritis
• Joint pains
• spondylitis
• Neurological Disorders
• Anxiety and Stress
• Muscle cramps

Benefits-

• Alleviated doshas, pain and stiffness
• Boosts immunity
• Improves blood circulation
• Prevents ageing
• Reduces body weight