Navarakizhi
Navarakizhi uses pouches of specially cultivated Navara rice cooked in herbal decoction and milk. These warm, nourishing boluses are massaged across the body to deeply strengthen muscles, calm the nervous system, and rejuvenate tissues. It is considered one of the most rejuvenating therapies in Kerala Ayurveda.
Who it helps
- Patients recovering from paralysis or neurological disorders
- Those with muscle weakness or wasting
- Elderly patients needing rejuvenation
- People with chronic arthritis
What to expect
- Pouches of cooked Navara rice in herbal milk
- Warm boluses massaged in synchronized strokes
- Skin becomes nourished, soft, and warm
- Followed by warm shower and rest
How to prepare
- Best as part of a Panchakarma program
- Light, easily digestible diet during the course
- Plan for rest after each session
Ready to book your Navarakizhi session?
Speak with Traditional Physician Saji mon Peter (R M P) about whether this treatment is right for you.
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