Elakizhi (Ilakizhi), or Patrapotala swedam, is commonly done as part of the Ayurvedic panchakarma treatment though it can be used as a stand-alone treatment too. The benefits of this classic massage with medicated leaves includes relieving stiffness of muscles and joint pains, especially backache, lubricating joints, improving peripheral blood circulation, cleansing the channels of circulation and expelling toxins from the body.
Also known as leaf bag massage, this treatment makes use of fresh leaves from the anti-vata plants, coconut leaves, curcumin, lemon, and various other herbal ingredients. Our Ayurvedic massages therapists in Chennai tie up specific ingredients into cloth boluses and dip them into warm medicated oils for performing this rejuvenating Kerala Ayurvedic massage.
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Massage and fomentation with herbal leaves tide in a muslin cloth
