What is Pizhichil?
Pizhichil is a type of Ayurvedic treatment procedure or sudation therapy developed by the Ayurvedic Vaidas of Kerala, especially for treating the Kings. Better known as the treatment for aristocrats, it is famous for the safe and easiness in administration, as well the rejuvenating and soothing benefits it offers your body. The word meaning of Pizhichil in local language literally means “squeezing”. Pizhichil is done by pouring lukewarm medicated oils continuously to the whole body with simultaneous soft massage. Two to four trained therapists under the supervision of a physician perform the treatment in a synchronized pattern

What are the benefits of Pizhichil massage?

• Relieves body pain and muscle spasms
• Helps in healing bone injuries Increases immunity and prolongs lifespan
• Promotes normal development of muscle mass Improves skin complexion
• Has anti-aging benefits Improves blood circulation Imparts great relaxation and calmness to both body & mind It is very effective in all degenerative and autoimmune disorders of brain and spinal cord also disorders involving bone, joints and muscle tissue
• Cures Neurological disorders
• Ankylosing spondylitis
• Reduces Burning sensation all over the body
• Reduces Nervous weakness
• Helps combat Sexual weakness
• Fights Rheumatic diseases
• Cures Arthritis

What are the procedures in Pizhichil?
Pizhichil is a combination of two classical Ayurvedic treatments called as Snehana (oil massage) and Swedana (fomentation, sweat inducing, and sudation). The treatment procedure involves pouring of herbal oils or ghee over the body for a fixed duration of time and inducing sweat under the guidance of trained Ayurvedic physician. The Ayurvedic procedure also involves simultaneous massage to enhance the benefits of the treatment.