Kizhi Therapy
Ela Kizhi – Patra Pinda Sweda | Podikizhi – Churna Pinda Sweda | Navarakizhi – Shashtika Shali Pinda Sweda
A therapeutic revival of ancient heat fomentation techniques, personalized to your body, pain, and path to healing.
What is Kizhi Therapy?
Kizhi Therapy is a traditional Ayurvedic Swedana (sudation) treatment, where herbal boluses (Kizhi) are heated and rhythmically massaged over the body using medicated oils. This therapy is a fusion of medicinal heat, touch, and herbal intelligence, designed to release deep-seated toxins, stimulate circulation, and soothe musculoskeletal discomfort.
At Nandi Ayurveda, we blend time-honored tradition with scientific precision, offering all three authentic variants:
Ela Kizhi – Patra Pinda Sweda
Podikizhi – Churna Pinda Sweda
Navarakizhi – Shashtika Shali Pinda Sweda
Each variant holds a distinct purpose, targeted to treat specific conditions, offering customized care rooted in Ayurvedic intelligence.
The Three Pillars of Kizhi Therapy at Nandi Ayurveda
Ela Kizhi (Patra Pinda Sweda)
A healing bouquet of fresh herbal leaves — including Vata-pacifying herbs like Eranda (Castor), Nirgundi, and Arka — is fried in medicated oil, wrapped in cloth, and applied warm across painful regions.
Best For:
- Arthritis
- Muscle spasms
- Cervical/lumbar spondylosis
- Frozen shoulderv
Benefits:
- Relieves pain and stiffness
- Improves joint mobility
- Reduces inflammation
- Nourishes and revitalizes tissues
This therapy is deeply rejuvenating, ideal for Vata-Kapha imbalances, and infuses a sense of warmth, strength, and mobility into the body.
Podikizhi (Churna Pinda Sweda)
An invigorating combination of medicated powders (Churna) like Kottamchukkadi or Kolakulathadi is used in dry or oil-prepared boluses to stimulate circulation, clear toxins, and scrape away Kapha stagnation.
Best For:
- Obesity
- Cellulite
- Neuromuscular conditions
- Inflammatory arthritis
Benefits:
- Detoxifies skin and tissues
- Breaks down fat deposits
- Enhances nerve function
- Energizes the body
Podikizhi works as a circulatory booster, awakening stagnant systems with fiery herbal intelligence and rejuvenating heat.
Navarakizhi (Shashtika Shali Pinda Sweda)
The most luxurious and nourishing of all, this therapy uses Shashtika Shali rice, cooked in a decoction of Bala root and milk, then bundled into soft boluses and massaged into the body.
Best For:
- Muscle wasting (Myopathy)
- Degenerative disorders
- Nervous system weakness
- Post-paralysis rehabilitation
Benefits:
- Builds strength and muscle tone
- Rejuvenates nerves and joints
- Improves skin texture
- Restores vitality
Navarakizhi is a Rasayana therapy in itself — offering deep nourishment, longevity, and cellular regeneration. It reflects the Ayurvedic principle of brimhana — building and fortifying the body.
Kizhi Therapy at Nandi Ayurveda: A Signature Experience
What makes Kizhi Therapy at Nandi Ayurveda truly unique is our intuitive understanding of each body’s need and our commitment to authentic healing.
- Personalized Dosha assessment
- Pure, in-house prepared medicated oils and herbs
- Experienced Vaidyas and trained therapists
- Tranquil therapy rooms with calming Ayurvedic ambiance
- Integration with Panchakarma and long-term wellness programs
Each therapy session is not just physical — it is emotionally releasing, energetically balancing, and spiritually grounding.
Who Should Consider Kizhi Therapy?
If you suffer from:
- Chronic joint or back pain
- Sports injuries or muscular trauma
- Swelling, stiffness, or fatigue
- Weight gain or metabolic imbalances
- Nervous exhaustion
Then Kizhi Therapy could be your doorway to restoration. Let your body rediscover its natural rhythm through the power of heated herbal compression.
Frequently Paired Therapies
To maximize the benefit, Kizhi is often integrated with:
- Abhyangam (Oil Massage) for pre-fomentation
- Pizhichil for oil infusion
- Basti for internal detox
- Shirodhara for nervous calming
- Yoga Therapy for structural alignment
Ask our Ayurvedic physician to recommend the right protocol for your condition, constitution, and current lifestyle.