Podikizhi is the common type of Ayurvedic massage technique that helps in alleviating pain and reduces swelling occurred due to arthritis, muscular spasm and rheumatism.

Podikizhi (also called ChoornaPindaSweda) is the Ayurvedic technique of fomentation in which cotton bags filled with a hot a mixture of herbs are used.

Podi means powder and Kizhi means a bag. Podikizhi is the common type of Ayurvedic massage technique that helps in alleviating pain and reduces swelling occurred due to arthritis, muscular spasm and rheumatism. This revitalizing massage treatment takes about an hour. Podikizhi is an effective ayurvedic treatment for treating joint diseases such as arthritis, various neurological conditions, and for reducing weight.

This Podikkizhi is dipped in special Ayurvedic oils each time before it is applied over the body. That oil is also selected individually. Because that oil along with the herbal powder and other ingredients do the magical effect in this wonderful massage procedure.

Benefits of Podikizhi:

• Podikizhi increases the peripheral blood supply, so it also helps in improving complexion of the skin
• It relieves body ache and strengthens muscles and skin
• It is also a good technique for relaxation and relieving stress
• It has detoxifying properties for the skin, removes the toxins through the skin pores, and lowers the tendency of skin diseases