Pinda Sweda - Podhikizhi

Podikizhi is a relaxing Ayurvedic therapy that uses a specific herbal powder made of suitable rejuvenating herbs. This herbal powder is tied up in a pouch or a ‘kizhi’ which is then warmed up and used for the massage on various parts of the body. Churna/podi means course or fine powder made of medicinal herbs. Pinda means a bolus. Sweda means Fomentation or sudation. The swedana karma or sudation therapy which is given by using a bolus which is prepared by the combination of different medicinal herb powder is called as Churna pinda sweda or Podi kizhi.

Benefits

Podikizhi increases the peripheral blood supply.
It relieves body ache and strengthens muscles and skin.
Reduces the inflammation of the joints.
It acts as muscle relaxant and relieves joint stiffness .
It is also a good technique for relaxation and reliving stress.
It has detoxifier properties for the skin, removes the toxins through the pores of the skin, and lowers the tendency of skin diseases.