PODI KIZHI

Podikizhi is a method of swedanam; therapeutic sweating in which the hot  pottali is filled with fine medicated herbal powders like kottamchukkadi choornam, kolakulathadi choornam etc.. are dipped in kashaya/oil is applied over the body or affected part. Medicinal powder is taken from the roots and barks of the medicinal plant, which are dried and crushed. This is tied in a cloth and made into a pottali (bolus). Patient is allowed to lie on the table. Pottali is subjected to heat. Warm pottali is applied on the body with a massage. It induces sweating and patient feel light.
This procedure is unique, specified under Ruksha sweda

• 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.