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Potli Massage

You may or may not have come across the term “Potli massage” or “Kizhi ” before. Many people who have heard the term sometimes remain under the misconception that Potli massage is just some service offered nowadays in spas. However, Potli massage or Kizhi is actually an age-old Ayurvedic technique and it has many benefits.

It has been practiced for centuries not only in India but also in other parts of South East Asia like in Thailand. A detailed explanation of Potli Massage would be as follows. Kizhi or Potli massage is an Ayurvedic therapy wherein warm poultices are filled with natural ingredients like herbal powders, oils, or certain medical concoctions and then are massaged all over the body.

These warm poultices are meant to massage specific parts of the whole body and to induce perspiration. This sweat is caused due to the presence of herbs in the Potli (poultices). This therapy is widely recommended to women above 30s when they start facing bone-related concerns and Kizhi is quite effective in alleviating such weaknesses. Keep reading to find out more about this intriguing technique.