Podikizhi treatment is a Massage with Potali of Churna Dipped in Oil. It is a traditional Ayurveda treatment that uses a variety of medicinal churna. It causes the affected region to sweat, which causes the skin to ooze out toxins. Herbal kizhis are made from churna to offer a soothing effect.
Types Of Podikizhi :-
1) Sarvanga podikizhi – Full Body Massage with Potali of Churna Dipped in Oil
2) Ardhanga podikizhi – Half Body Massage with Potali of Churna Dipped in Oil
3) Ekanga podikizhi – Local Body/ Any Part of the Body Massage with Potali of Churna Dipped in Oil
Procudure :-
1. Various suggested Medicated Churnas are been used in the preparation of potalies
2. Medicinal Oil is heated on the pan and used to heat the potalies during the procedure.
3. Massage the patient’s body with alternative potalies
Reduce Stiffn
Reduce Joint Inflammation
Improves Blood Circulation
Reduce Swelling
