At Ayush Ayurveda Singapore, consultation with the Ayurvedic consultant prior to undergoing any therapy is mandatory. The ayurvedic consultant at Ayush Ayurvedic Singapore are highly experienced and trained at providing only the best Ayurvedic remedies, treatments, lifestyle advice and more. Every therapy works well when accompanied by healthy ways of life. This includes having a proper Dinacharya or daily routine and, consuming an ayurvedic diet tailored to one’s dosha type. The ayurvedic consultant provide clear instruction on the frequency of ayurvedic treatment as well as the at-home practices which can increase the efficacy of podikizhi. This can be extremely crucial to those who are not already practicing an ayurvedic lifestyle.
Podikizhi is derived from the Sanskrit words ‘podi’ which means powder and ‘kizhi’ which means bolus. The treatment involves fomentation with herbal boluses. It causes the body to sweat and heat up. This relieves any inflammation or pain due to arthritis or injury. It also helps stimulate the nerves which helps with neuromuscular diseases. This also helps with problems of the back region. Podikizhi is done using a number of select dried herbs, tied in a bolus. The herbs used in the bolus are chosen depending on factors such as: the dosha of the patient’s body, the ailment being treated and so on. Podikizhi can be performed in 2 ways: either by dipping the kizhi in warm oil or, using it warm and dry. This depends on the ayurvedic effect or healing desired. The process involve having the chosen herbs warmed in a pan and tied into the bolus. If using oil, the bolus is then soaked in warm oil. The bolus is then used in different parts of the body until the body warms up and starts sweating. At this point, the patient will feel light and experience great relief. Podikizhi must be done carefully, ensuring the bolus used is warm at all times. This heat must be maintained throughout the therapy. Podikizhi can be done regularly depending on the ailment being treated.
