Podhikizhi belong to a group of Ayurvedic treatments of high repute called „Sweda”. In this treatment herbal powders are compressed into small linen bags, and then the whole body is vigorously massaged after dipping it into warm medicated oil until the warmth induces the skin to sweat.
It si a full body massage and can be provided by one or two therapists.This therapy helps curing the arthritis, rheumatic conditions, sports injuries, stress and pain of sore joints & muscles, sprain, acute and chronic back pain. The procedure cleanses skin pores, soothes circulation and relieves pain and stiffness in muscles, rheumatism, swelling and joint pain.
