55 minutes
£55.00
Choornapindaswedais a treatment using a fist-size Kizhi, or poultice, made with Podi, or medicated powder.
Podior choornam is a powdered mix of ten to fifteen herbs. It is heated in a pan, usually with a small amount of oil. The herbs and their proportionsdepend on the illness and its severity. A linen cloth is filled with this powder to make a Kizhi. It is then dipped in herbal oil and applied to the disease-affected areas of the patient.
Podikkizhisoothes inflamed channels in the body and helps improve blood circulation. Ayurvedic doctors prescribe this treatment for inflammations caused by arthritis, muscular spasms and rheumatism. It is also recommended for relieving stress and body stiffness.