Podikizhi

At Amrutha Ayurveda clinic, we offer a holistic approach to wellness, and one of our popular therapies is podikizhi treatment.   Podikizhi, also known as Choorna Swedana, is a traditional Ayurvedic treatment that involves using heated herbal powders to massage the body. Ayurveda is an ancient holistic system of medicine that originated in India and focuses on balancing the body, mind, and spirit to achieve overall health and well-being. The term “podikizhi” is derived from two words : “podi”, which means powder, and  “kizhi” , which means bolus or bundle. In this treatment, a mixture of Ayurvedic herbs , medicinal powders is tied in cloth bundles to create boluses, which are then gently massaged on to the body.

The treatment process

 

• A mixture of various dried and powdered medicinal herbs is prepared according to the specific needs of the individual. The herbs are selected based on the person’s dosha (body constitution) and the condition being treated.
• Small linen or cotton bags are filled with the herbal powder mixture.
• This can be done after applying oil or without oil application as prescribed by your physician
• The bundles are heated and applied over the body in stamping and long strokes
• The bundles are reheated and applied all over body in stamping and long strokes.
• The bundles will be reheated and used to maintain a constant temperature.