ElaKizhi

ElaKizhi is a popular therapy using herbal leaves.
Elakizhi treatments can be done on a perfectly healthy person in order to improve his/her immune system, vitality and longevity of life. This therapy can be offered in different combinations depending on the direction of the physician. Each of these combinations gives a curative and rejuvenating effect after being treated for a given period and repeated at specified intervals.
Herbal poultices (bundles) are prepared with various medicinal powders and herbs. The poultices are warmed in medicated oils and the entire body is massaged, particularly shoulders, neck, hands and back, changing the position of person from side to side. The treatment promotes better circulation in the affected area thereby causing increased perspiration, which helps the skin to remove debris. It also helps tone up the skin and is extremely relaxing.
Elakizhi is also called "ilakizhi" is a bolos bag massage with medicinal leaves and herbs.It is very effective in improving muscle strength, relieve pain and cure diseases of the body such as arthritis and paralysis. In this treatment, herbal leaves are applied to the entire body in warm medicated oils.The treatment is also known by the name of Patraswedam.