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Joint diseases, muscle stiffness, back pains, neck aches, restricted movement, and muscular pain can hamper the normal routine of daily living, immobilize the body, and have an impact on the quality of life always. We provide classical Kerala Ayurveda Elakizhi treatment as per classical Kerala Ayurveda treatment modality and according to the individual need at Ayurmana Ayurveda Clinic in Dubai, Sharjah & Ajman.
Elakizhi is also known as Patra Pinda Sweda in classical Ayurveda treatment, which is a combination of warm herbal poultices, therapeutic massage, and fomentation. Warm poultices are prepared by using selected medicinal leaves, herbs and other ingredients and applied to specific areas of the body. Combination of warmth and rhythmic massage may help relieve muscular tension, ease stiffness, improve mobility, and provide overall physical comfort.
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Elakizhi is a traditional Ayurvedic fomentation and sweating therapy wherein the body is treated with warm herbal poultices through specific therapeutic massage techniques. It is known as Patra Pinda Sweda in classical Ayurvedic terminology. Patra means leaves, Pinda means herbal bolus or poultice, while Swedana means therapeutic sweating or fomentation.
The herbal poultices are prepared using selected medicinal leaves, herbs, coconut, lemon, spices and other ingredients as per the Ayurvedic evaluation of the patient. The prepared ingredients are stuffed in a small poultice in cotton cloth and warmed up, and then applied by therapeutic sweeping strokes to the specific part of the body or in some cases to the whole body, as prescribed.
Ayurmana Ayurveda, Elakizhi treatment is customised as per the Ayurvedic assessment of the individual. Our Ayurvedic doctors will take into account the Prakriti, Vikriti, symptoms, affected area, age, lifestyle, general health before recommending the treatment.
The fresh medicinal leaves and selected herbal ingredients are processed in accordance with the prescribed Ayurvedic protocol. The traditional ingredients may be Arka (Calotropis), Eranda (Castor), Nirgundi (Vitex negundo) and Shigru (Moringa) with coconut, lemon, rock salt, herbal powders and appropriate medicated oils.
The prepared herbal mixture is stuffed in clean cotton cloth and tied tightly to form small herbal poultices called Kizhi. The ingredients and formulation can be selected as per the treatment needs of the individual.
The patient is made comfortable on a traditional Ayurvedic treatment table called a Droni before Elakizhi. Depending upon the treatment plan, gentle Abhyanga massage with warm medicated oil as prescribed by the Ayurvedic physician may be given.
The choice of oil and the way of massage depends on the individual condition and the purpose of treatment. This helps to relax the body and prepares the targeted areas for treatment of Elakizhi.
Warm herbal poultices are warmed to the correct temperature and applied to the body in rhythmic, controlled massage strokes.
Elakizhi can be performed on the back, shoulders, neck, knees, arms or legs as per the treatment plan of the physician. During the procedure, the therapist maintains the comfortable temperature of the poultices.
A typical Elakizhi session may take about 45 to 60 minutes, but it may vary depending on the treatment area and individual treatment plan.
After the Elakizhi procedure you may be given a short period of rest. The session can end with a mild herbal steam therapy or a warm water bath depending on the treatment plan for removing excess oil from the skin.
After the treatment, the Ayurvedic physician may also provide individual recommendations on rest, fluids, diet and daily activities.
The herbal preparations and medicated oils used for Elakizhi at Ayurmana Ayurveda are selected based on the individual’s condition and Ayurvedic assessment.
There is no one formulation for all. The Ayurvedic physician decides the oil, herbal preparation, period of treatment and mode of application.
Elakizhi Treatment in Dubai, Sharjah & Ajman at Ayurmana Ayurveda blends the traditional Kerala Ayurvedic practices with individualised treatment planning.
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