Njavarakizhi Treatment in Whitefield, Bangalore
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What is Njavarakizhi?
Njavarakizhi also known as Shashtikashali Pinda Swedana, is a massage therapy used in Ayurveda to tone and strengthen the muscles and enhance nerve conductivity. Njavarakizhi treatment is a unique therapy that has its origins in Kerala. Njavara is a Malayalam word which is a special type of rice (Oryza sativa) used in the therapy. Kizhi means bolus or a poultice referring to a cloth ball. Navara Kizhi treatment makes use of rice that is cooked and filled in a cotton bolus. Medicated oil is applied to the bolus and this is used to massage the body gently to create sweat. The Navarakizhi in Ayurveda treatment helps to remove toxins from the body and is helpful in providing relief from stress.
What is method of Njavarakizhi ?
Njavarakizhi therapy involves a generous amount of medicated oil being applied to the whole body. The body is then massaged with small cotton cloth boluses filled with cooked Njavara rice. The boluses are dipped in this regenerating mixture of cow’s milk and a brewed herbal decoction, and then applied all over the body to induce sudation (sweat).
The patient is made to lie down on the massage table. The bolus containing rice is dipped into herbal oils chosen depending on the patient’s health condition. Depending on the requirements of the treatment, the massage may be on part of the body or the entire body. It is a Swedana procedure that causes sweating.
Who should undergo for Njavarakizhi
The procedure is suitable for anyone suffering from muscle pain, spondylosis, sciatica, cervical myelopathy, arthritis, scoliosis, hemiplegia, palsy, paraplegia, low backache, etc. This procedure is known to be helpful in relaxing the muscles and offering relief from pain.
What are health benefits of Njavarakizhi treatment?
- It helps pacify vitiation in the Vata Dosha that may cause several health problems.
- It strengthens the immune system.
- It helps to revitalize the sensory and motor functions
- It improves skin health and calms the mind.
- People with sleep problems would benefit from this therapy thanks to its calming
