Pizhichil – Oil Bath

Pizhichil Massage

Pizhichil refers to squeezing. This is a specialised Ayurvedic treatment that includes massage with warm herbal oil.

Pizhichil Massage is indicated in following health conditions

  • Pain Management
  • Paralysis
  • Stress Reduction
  • Immunity

What to expect

Pizhichil is the squeezing of warm medicated oil onto the body of the patient from a piece of cloth that is periodically soaked in a vessel containing the medicated oil. Pizhichil literally means squeezing.

Benefits of Pizhichil

Pizhichil enhances muscular tone and retunes the entire nervous system, promotes blood circulation, nourishes muscles, nervous tissues and restores inner balance. It is beneficial in treatment of Paralysis and other kind of Vata disorders.

How it works

It acts as a free radical scavenger antioxidant. It tones, strengthens and deeply rejuvenates the whole body.

Not recommended (contraindicated)

Fever, indigestion or rheumatoid Arthritis.

Pizhichil is used in management of following conditions at Panchakarma Guru Clinic

  • Pain Management

        This Ayurvedic Massage with warm herbal oil improves blood circulation and relaxes muscles to reduce body aches and pain.

  • Stress Reduction

       Massaging with warm oil improves relaxes body and mind to reduce stress.

  • Paralysis

       Pizhichil Ayurvedic Treatment includes massage with warm oil and therefore can stimulate the nerves and muscles.

  • Immunity

       Ayurvedic herbal massage with warm oil stimulates production of white blood cells to improve immunity.