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Uzhichil: Effective for health promotion and relaxation,
Uzhichil Improves blood circulation. Using pleasantly warmed oil the body is massaged
all over with mild or hard pressure as per the requirement. The duration of Uzhichil
is 45 minutes. 3 massage experts are engaged to conduct an Uzhichil using 200ml
of medicinal oil. A sure cure for all rheumatic ailments and allied manifestations
like arthritis, paralysis, spondilitis, muscular distrophy, motor neuron diseases,
gout, sciatica, slipped disc, polio, post polio diseases, asthma and tuberculosis,
Uzhichil is good for the muscles and nerves. It also provides relief from stress,
strain and tensions. Pizhichil: In Pizhichil the person
is made to sit and two massage experts stand on either side of him and apply medicinal
oil on his head. A smooth massage is given to the areas of the neck, shoulders,
chest, back and the reverse. In Pizhichil, pieces of linen dipped in the medicinal
oil is squeezed over the body regularly along with the full body massage. On completion
of the massage, oil over the body is completely wiped out with soft towels after
a hot fomentation. 3 massage experts are engaged to conduct a Pizhichil using
2 liters of medicated oil. The duration for a Pizhichil is one hour.
Kizhies: After liberal application of the medicinal oil, herbal packs are
used to massage all over the body. The Kizhies are linen bags filled with medicinal
leaves or nava dhanyas or raktasalee rice(medicinal rice) depending on what the
patient has been prescribed. These packs are comfortably warmed in a milk decoction
or in some medicinal oil and moved gently over the body. Special care is taken
while dealing with the affected part of the body. The kizhies are effective for
polio, rheumatic pains, muscular dystrophy, arthritis, paralysis, spondilitis
etc. There are different types of Kizhies like Elakkizhi, Mamsakkizhi, Navarakkizhi,
Dhaanyakkizhi etc. |