Podi Kizhi

Choorna swedana also popularly known in Kerala as Podi Kizhi is a traditional method of therapeutic sweating where the full body or certain areas of concentration are thoroughly massaged with linen bags containing herbal ingredients in powdered form.

The poultice or bag of herbs is prepared out of herbal powders such as Alpinia galangal, sandalwood, dry ginger, fried with a little rock salt and wild red rice. There are 2 ways of application depending on the DOSHAS involved - DRY with just the pan heat or WET with dipping in warm decoctions or medicated Ayurveda oils. Soaked in herbal oil or decoction or dry it is applied to massage the whole body followed by a bath in moderately warm water. The treatment is an excellent remedy to remove toxins and balance tridosha - Vata (bio neuro energy), Pitta (bio reactive fire energy), and Kapha (bio nutritive energy).

Podikizhi Massage is one among the hot application Ayurveda treatment. It can relieve Insomnia problems, stimulates the nervous system. Helpful for problems involving the muscles and the skeleton or the deep-seated pains as in arthritis, backaches, joint aches, shoulder aches. It revives the cells of the skin and offers glow and vitality. It gives a sense of euphoria to the soul and the body with lighter fell after the treatment.