Kizhi, also called Pinda Swedam or Potala Swedam, is a unique heat therapy. Herbal powders or medicinal herbs are packed in cloth pouches and applied with pressure to affected areas to reduce inflammation, alleviate muscle and joint pain, and treat specific ailments.
Types of Kizhi include:
– Ela Kizhi: Medicinal leaves and herbs mixed with warm oil
– Njavara Kizhi: Cooked medicinal rice, milk, and herbs applied rhythmically over the body
– Podi Kizhi: Warm herbal powder in cotton pouches
– Mutta Kizhi: Medicinal herbs and boiled egg yolk dipped in medicinal oil
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