Pizhichil literally means squeezing. In Ayurveda, the traditional medical practice of India, it is the squeezing of warm medicated oil onto the body of the patient from a piece of cloth that is periodically soaked in a vessel containing the oil. A rhythmic pattern is followed while applying oil, followed a gentle massage.Two masseurs perform the treatment simultaneously for one hour. Each masseur uses one hand to stream the oil and massages with the other.
This therapy is effective in treating all types of nervous degenerative diseases including every form of paralysis, stimulates body and its functional systems. Pizhichil is very useful for rheumatic diseases like arthritis, paralysis, hemiplegia, paralysis-agitanus, sexual weakness, nervous weakness and nervous disorders.
