Ayurveda pizhichil therapy

Pizhichil is a traditional Kerala ayurvedic treatment. It is one of the exotic therapy of Ayurveda. Pizhichil literally means squeezing. It is a type of sarvangadhara, that is pouring a stream of oil on the whole body of the patient in a specific manner for a specific period of time. Pizhichil is done in all the 7 positions of abhyanga.

Procedure: All the medicaments should be kept ready. Patient should sit on the table, first oil is applied over Head, ears, palms, soles and marma parts are rubbed. (shirah shravana padeshu tam visheshena sheelayet). Luke warm medicated oil is taken in a vessel, cloth which is dipped in oil should be squeezed over the whole body. Whole body is massaged gently. Half an hour later patient should take a warm water bath. After bath Rasnadi choorna is applied over the head to avoid kapha prakopa.

Indication: It can be carried for healthy & diseased persons. It has a rejuvenation effect in healthy persons.

Used for Paralysis, stroke, pain, stiffness, dislocation, fractures, arthritis etc

Precautions: avoid worries or anxieties, physical and mental rest is essential.