Godhum Kizhi is a treatment in which the whole body or specific body parts are made to sweat by using warm bundles containing herbal, wheat, herbal leaves etc. These bags are then placed with varying degrees of pressure on different body parts, with special focus on areas where the marma – or nerve points – are located. This is followed by specific massages, done using the fingers, heel of the hand or palm. The pressure application varies according to the nature of ailment and spot. This therapy is basically a perspiration induced body scrub followed by herbal bath.
The term Kizhi means “Bundle” in malayalam. Kizhi( Potli massage) is a therapy which aims to enhance and protect the health and wellness of the whole body and purifies and rejuvenate the body, mind and soul. Kizhi mainly provides heat for aggravated vata and vata kapha conditions. Aches and pains associated with joints and muscles. The heat generated in kizhi help to pacify the aggravated vata thus reliving the associated pain immediately more over the enhanced blood supply due to hot fomentation helps to recover from muscular pain. Enhanced circulation reduces the oxidate stress thereby relieving the psycho-physical symptoms of stress.
- Benefits of Kizhi Ayurveda Treatment:
Delays ageing, Improves skin, complexion, Improves blood circulation, Enhance muscle strength, Relieves body aches and stiffness, Soothing and relaxing
Indications
Neuralgia, Diabetes