Kizhi/Potli Massage
A Kizhi is a poultice that is densely packed with herbal ingredients and heated in warm herbal oil throughout the treatment.
What is Kizhi/Potli Massage?
A Kizhi is a poultice that is densely packed with herbal ingredients and heated in warm herbal oil throughout the treatment.
The Kizhi is massaged over the affected area or the whole body as required.
The warmth of the poultices, combined with the active ingredients of the herbs and oils, improves circulation and reduces body stiffness and pain.
The Kizhi ingredients, herbalised oils and massage techniques are all selected according to the type and cause of your pain.
There are many varieties of Kizhi and the name is given based on the ingredients tied within the Potli.
The kind of Kizhi used is chosen according to what is most suitable for your particular condition.
What is Elakizhi?
Elakizhi is a type of massage done by bundles or cloth bags filled with herbal leaves and some other ingredients.
Compared to uzhichil (oil massage) this one is stronger as the bundles are applied or pounded on the body.
The type of leaves or the other ingredients can be variable depending on the condition of the disease.
These are usually warmed in herbal oil throughout the massage.
After the massage the patient is allowed to take rest for a few minutes and later a hot water bath is given.
Benefits of Elakizhi Massage
- In all types of joint diseases.
- Rheumatoid arthritis and other types of inflammatory arthritis.
- In paralysis of the body parts.
- Diseases of the spine and lower back etc.
What is Navara Kizhi?
Navara Kizhi is a ayurvedic treatment used to nourish and strengthen the joints, muscles, and soft tissue while providing relief from pain.
This treatment begins by massaging warm herbalised oils into the affected area to prepare and soften the tissue ready for the Navara Kizhi application.
The Navara Kizhi is massaged over the affected area or the whole body as required. The poultice is dipped into warm milk and herbal decoctions throughout the treatment.
This is a gentle massage and the Kizhis are applied in circular and long strokes on the body.
Ayurvedic herbal medicine and dietary restrictions may also be prescribed if necessary.
Benefits of Navara Kizhi Massage
- All types of nervous degeneration
- Numbness and burning sensation on the body
- General weakness
- Muscle wasting
- Stroke etc.
What is Naranga Kizhi?
Naranga Kizhi is a type of bundle massage in which the bags are filled with fried lemon pieces with some other ingredients.
This massage is rather strong as the bundles are applied or pounded on the body. These bags are warmed in herbal oil through out the process.
After the massage the patient is allowed to take rest for a few minutes and later a hot water bath is given.
Benefits of Naranga Kizhi
- Sciatica
- Spondylitis
- Low back ache
- Acute inflammatory arthritis etc.
What is Podi Kizhi?
Podi Kizhi is a type of bundle massage in which the bags are filled with herbal powders.
This massage is rather strong as the bundles are applied or pounded on the body. These bags are warmed in herbal oil through out the process.
After the massage the patient is allowed to take rest for a few minutes and later a hot water bath is given.
Benefits of Podi Kizhi
- In all types of inflammatory arthritis
- Osteo arthritis
- Degenerative diseases
- Diseases of the spine and vertebral column
OTHER Benefits OF Kizhi as per the disease are:
- Relieves pain, stiffness, muscle spasms, swelling and deep-seated tension.
- Strengthens and rejuvenates joints, muscles and soft tissue.
- Increases flexibility and range of motion.
- Counteracts rigidity of the joints and muscles.
- Promotes circulation.
- Reduces the chance of injury.
- Helps prevent a minor injury from becoming a chronic problem