Everything You Need To Know About Pizhichil

Pizhichil, which literally means "squeezing", is a traditional ayurvedic treatment that combines two procedures, Snehana (oil therapy) and Swedana (steam therapy). Believed to be a royal treatment in ancient times, it is named "the king of ayurvedic therapies" and is also known as Sarvangha Dhara, Thaila Dhara, and Kaya Seka. Though Pizhichil involves a full body massage, it can also be done for specific parts called Ekanga Pizhichil or half of the body called Ardhanga Pizhichil. Further, as a part of Ayurveda, a holistic healing system, Pizhichil comes with a lot of benefits for the body and mind. However, consulting an experienced ayurvedic practitioner beforehand is recommended. The Procedure The ayurvedic body type or dosha of the receive r is determined before initiating Pizhichil. It helps choose the appropriate oil for the process according to the body type, as it varies from one person to another. Still, Dhanwantharam oil, Shatavari oil, Ksheerabala oil, e...