Churna Pinda Sweda, also known as Podi Kizhi in Ayurveda. It is a specialised therapy, used to treat diseases affecting the bones, joints, muscles, and nerves, as well as inflammation, swelling, and muscular stiffness. Churna or Podi is a fine powder made of medicinal herbs, according to Ayurveda. Pinda is a bolus. Sweda is a Swedish word that means ‘fomentation’ or ‘sudation’. Kizhi is an abbreviation for the bag.

In this therapy, cotton bags filled with a hot mixture of herbs are used. Podikizhi is a popular type of Ayurvedic massage technique that helps to remove pain and reduces swelling caused by arthritis, muscular spasm, and rheumatism. This procedure is unique, defined under Ruksha Sweda. It is a highly effective rejuvenation treatment designed to revitalise the entire body.

Benefits:

• It reduces the inflammation of the joints.
• It is the best technique for relaxation and relieving stress.
• It is one of the best treatments for rheumatic fever and arthritis.
• It is an effective remedy for body pain and strengthens muscles and skin.
• It also tones and rejuvenates the skin’s relaxation, promoting inner balance.
• It relieves joint pain and strengthens the spinal muscles with the lubrication of joints.
• It increases the peripheral blood supply, so it also helps in improving the complexion of the skin.
• It is used for different neurological ailments, obesity, sciatica, lumbago, and other painful diseases.
• It has detoxifying properties for the skin, removes the toxins through the skin pores, and lowers the tendency of skin diseases etc.