Elakizhi massage – Herbal leaf bundle massage

Elakizhi, a special Ayurveda treatment practised by Kerala Ayurveda practitioners. In this instead of herbal powders, herbal leaves are used. Let’s find

What is Elakizhi ?

Elakizhi is known by the name  Patra potali pinda sweda also.  Elakizhi is an innovative massage with medicated leaves in a steady rotational movement  and is used to tackle joint pain, muscle cramps, stress and arthritis. In this massage certain herbal leaves would be held inside a small linen bundle and it would be soaked inside warm oil and massaged over the body by two masseur. Massage is followed by medicated steam allowing the oil to penetrate the affected parts.

It  can be done in a perfectly healthy person  as well as to  enhance his/her immunity, vitality and longevity of life.

What is Elakizhi Procedures ?

Elakizhi  prepared with various herbs. Ricinus, drum stick, tamarind and calotropis gigantia are among the herbal leaves used for the treatment. The leaves are fried together in neem or caster oil until a brown color is attained. Lemon pieces and coconut scrapes are then added to it. All these are tied in cloth as a bundle and dipped in medicated oil to massage the body. When the process is complete, patient is given a bath in moderately hot water.
This is done for 45minutes daily for a period of 07 to 14 days. Generally it is a powerful anti inflammatory treatment for muscular and joint inflammations.

What are the indications for Elakizhi – whom Elakizhi is advised ?

Arthritis problems, Osteomyelitis, problems in the lower back area, Stiff joints, , Generalised body pain, Spondilitis, etc.

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