Kizhi
Kizhi is a special massage treatment of Kerala Ayurveda, various types of Kizhi treatment are available i.e, Njavara Kizhi, Muttakizhi, Podikizi, Elakizhi and Mamsakizhi. A pouch of herbal medicines or dried herbs powder bundled in a cotton cloth dipped in warm medicated oils and applying massage in specific areas like patients back, neck, shoulders, and joints or whole body which can induce our vigor and vitality. It brings an equilibrium of the body, mind, and soul. These treatments are very effective for relieving pain due to sprain, rheumatic pain etc.
Benefits of Kizhi treatment
This treatment is beneficial to rejuvenate the body, it brings the body, mind, and soul in a perfect equilibrium. This method is recommended for:
Palliate pain and firmness in joints and muscular cramp
Reduces inflammation
Reduces arthritis pain
Promotes better circulation
Improves mobility and flexibility
Tones the skin
Different types of Kizhi Massages are
Njavara is a special type of paddy(Rice) which is used in the pouch with other herbs cooked in cow milk, it is useful in general weakness, muscular pain, arthritis, paralysis cases, sore muscles, pains of joints. It is also recommended for the patients suffering high blood pressure and high cholesterol…. read more…
Mutta is the Malayalam name of ‘Egg’. The boiled eggs and other herbals made into a pouch is used in this Ayurveda treatment method. Medicated oils applied to the body and massage with the pouch.The other herbs used in the kizhi are lime, garlic, and dill powder and salt, it is very effective for the patients… read more…..
3. Podikizhi
Podi is a Malayalam word of powder, in this kizhi there are 12 different types of herb’s roots powder is used in the pouch to massage process. …. read more….
4. Elakizhi
Ela is the Malayalam word of Leaf, in this method, the pouch is made up of different herbal leaves, which is used in the massage with medicated oils.
5. Mamsakizhi
Mamsam is a Malayalam word of meat, in this method the pouch contain meat with other herbs,
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