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One of the most relaxing and refreshing massages that you can enjoy, this massage uses fresh herbs cooked in Ayurvedic oils and packed into bags and applied over the body by experts. It is very good for lubricating the joints and relieving joint pain. It cleanses the channels of circulation and expels toxins through perspiration. |
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| Navarakkizhi |
The whole body or specific part is made to perspire by external application of certain medicinal puddings prepared from special rice called navara rice cooked in herbal decoctions and milk and packed in muslin bags. This massage makes the skin soft, enhances complexion, strengthens body muscles, cures the stiffness of the joints and improves blood circulation and digestive power. It is also prescribed for all kinds of diseases of nervous system and for rheumatism. |
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| Dhara |
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This is a process developed in Kerala in which a steady steam of medicated oil or medicated buttermilk is poured on the head especially in the forehead in a peculiar pattern. It is mainly done for mental relaxation and is very effective for sleep disturbance, insomnia, mental problems and skin diseases |
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| Udavarthanam |
This massage with special herbal powder is especially done for depleting the fat and strengthening the muscles and is very effective for obesity. |
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