Pichu — with Partial Abhyangam and Kizhi
Application of medicated oil over the affected area with a cotton pad, followed by abhyangam and kizhi. Reduces swelling and stiffness and improves joint mobility. A 30-minute consultation is mandatory before this therapy.
Pichu involves applying medicated oil over the affected area using an oil-soaked cotton pad held in place for sustained oil therapy. It is followed by a partial Abhyangam and Kizhi, working together to reduce swelling and stiffness while improving joint mobility.
A 30-minute practitioner consultation is mandatory first, and the therapy focuses on the affected area. You can expect the oil-soaked cotton pad to rest over the area for deep, sustained oil therapy, followed by a partial oil massage and a herbal heat compress.
What this therapy supports
- Provides sustained local oil therapy
- Reduces swelling and stiffness
- Improves joint mobility
- Soothes affected nerves
The session, step by step
Practitioner consultation
A mandatory 30-minute consultation to assess your condition and confirm suitability.
Pichu application
An oil-soaked cotton pad is held over the affected area for sustained, deep oil therapy.
Partial Abhyangam
A focused oil massage of the affected area to support the oil therapy.
Kizhi compress
A herbal heat compress is applied to ease swelling and stiffness.
This therapy should be avoided in cases of acute severe inflammation, open wounds or skin infections, fever, fractures or dislocations, and inflammatory joint conditions. It is always subject to practitioner consultation, and is suited to localized joint or nerve pain, joint degeneration, and post-injury weakness.