Kizhi

Podi Kizhi

Podi Kizhi, known as Choorna Pinda Swedam in Sanskrit, is a form of Ayurvedic herbal massage that involves using herbal powders tied in a bundle or bolus. The term Podi Kizhi originates from two Malayalam words, where podi means ‘powder’, and kizhi means ‘bundle’.

Ayurveda practitioners select the herbal powders used for the treatment based on their therapeutic benefits and the specific needs of the individual. This treatment is recommended for neuromuscular conditions, arthritis, sports injuries, paralysis, and other painful diseases.

Procedure:

Before starting the Podi Kizhi treatment, the herbs are finely ground into a choornam (powder), fried in different herbal oils and tied into a bolus inside a fine muslin cloth. The treatment requires several such boluses for its entire duration.

During the Podi Kizhi treatment, the bolus is gently heated by dipping it into a pan with warm herbal oils or applied without oil if dry heat is recommended, and then gently pressed on the affected parts. The combination of rhythmic strokes, circular movements and tapping techniques allows the herbal powders to release their active compounds and penetrate deep into the tissues, which helps in healing the affected areas.

The warmth from the heated bolus increases sweating, which facilitates the process of detoxification. The herbal powders used for the treatment contain anti-inflammatory and detoxifying properties that help to reduce pain, stiffness and inflammation.

Benefits:

  • Improves blood circulation
  • Enhances flexibility in the joints
  • Strengthens body muscles and alleviates pain, inflammation, stiffness and spasms
  • Removes toxins to provide a youthful appearance to the skin
  • Stimulates and strengthens the nervous system
  • Relieves stress and promotes relaxation

Ela Kizhi

Duration: 45 minutes

Number of days: 3, 5, 7, 9 (depending on the individual’s condition)

Ela Kizhi, known in Sanskrit as Patra Pinda Swedam, is an Ayurvedic treatment that utilizes the healing properties of medicinal leaves and Ayurvedic herbal oils to treat various ailments. The term Ela Kizhi originates from the Malayalam words: ela, which means ‘leaves’ and kizhi, which means “bundle/bolus”.

The Ayurveda practitioner selects the medicinal leaves used for the treatment based on the condition and constitution of the individual. The specific herbal leaves are fried in herbal oils with other herbal ingredients, processed and tied in a bolus, and then heated and applied to the body during this treatment.

This treatment is recommended for various degenerative ailments affecting the joints and bones, such as rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, spondylitis, and other conditions like back pain and sports injuries.

Procedure:

Before applying the bolus to the body, a gentle massage is given to the individual, using warm herbal oils to prepare the body for the treatment. Then, the heated boluses are dipped in warm oil and gently pressed on the entire body or the affected parts, as needed.

The circular movements and stamping strokes allow the anti-inflammatory and therapeutic properties of the herbs to penetrate deep into the tissues. This treatment induces sweating within the affected areas, which helps eliminate toxins and prompt the body’s healing process.

Benefits:

  • Reduces inflammation and stiffness of muscles and improves muscle strength
  • Lubricates joints and alleviates joint pain
  • Improves peripheral blood circulation
  • Eliminates toxins
  • Moisturizes the skin and slows down the aging
  • Reduces anxiety and stress
  • Promotes relaxation and rejuvenation

Naranga Kizhi

Duration: 45 minutes

Number of days: 5, 7 (depending on the individual’s condition)

Naranga Kizhi, known as Jambeera Pinda Swedam in Sanskrit, is a form of Ayurvedic fomentation therapy that combines the healing properties of lemons and medicinal herbs with herbal oils to alleviate various ailments and promote wellness. The term Naranga Kizhi comes from two Malayalam words: naranga, which means ‘lemon’, and kizhi, which means ‘bundle’ or ‘bolus’.

The Ayurvedic practitioner selects the herbal powders and oils used for the treatment based on the constitution, specific health conditions and needs of the individual. The herbal mixture used for this treatment is prepared using medicinal herbs, with the main ingredient as lemons, which are heated and processed and tied into kizhis or boluses. This treatment is recommended for alleviating pain and inflammation arising from conditions like rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, cervical spondylosis, frozen joints, diabetic neuropathy, sprains and other musculoskeletal and neurological ailments.

Procedure:

The Naranga Kizhi session begins with a warm herbal oil massage to enhance blood circulation and facilitate deeper penetration of the therapeutic properties of the herbal ingredients. Then, the heated bolus is gently pressed on the body, targeting affected areas or the entire body. The therapist applies the herbal bolus to the body using rhythmic movements and strokes that allow the release of the active ingredients into the body and aid in healing.

Benefits:

  • Improves blood circulation
  • Reduces pain and inflammation in joints and muscles
  • Improves flexibility and mobility in joints
  • Enhances detoxification process
  • Improves overall skin health
  • Promotes relaxation and rejuvenation

Njavara Kizhi

Njavara Kizhi or Navara Kizhi, known as Shashtika Shali Pinda Swedam in Sanskrit, is an Ayurvedic fomentation therapy used to treat various ailments and strengthen the body. The name Njavara Kizhi originates from the Malayalam words njavara, which refers to a specific type of rice with unique therapeutic properties, and kizhi, which means bundle or bolus.

The preparation of the herbal mixture is a long process, where the special Njavara rice, which is the main component, is boiled in a herbal decoction and cow’s milk, cooked to a semi-solid consistency and then tied into the boluses. These boluses are heated in herbal oils and applied to the body during the treatment. This treatment helps to relax the muscles and offers relief from pain.

Njavara Kizhi treatment is recommended for individuals with conditions such as muscle pain, arthritis, sciatica, spondylosis, cervical myelopathy, scoliosis, hemiplegia, cerebral palsy, emaciation, paraplegia, lower back ache etc.

Procedure:

The Ayurvedic practitioner selects the medicated oils and decoctions used for this treatment after assessing the unique constitution and specific health concerns of the individual.

The Njavara Kizhi session begins with a gentle massage using warm herbal oils to prepare the body before applying the kizhi. The heated rice bolus is dipped in herbal decoctions and cow’s milk and pressed onto the affected areas or the entire body. The rhythmic strokes and gentle pressure of the rice boluses allow the therapeutic properties of the Njavara rice and herbal ingredients to be absorbed deep into the tissues and eliminate toxins from the body.

Benefits:

  • Improves flexibility, mobility, and overall musculoskeletal health
  • Enhances nerve conductivity
  • Strengthens immune system
  • Improves skin health
  • Slows down the aging process
  • Promotes sound sleep

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