Njavarakizhi

Therapy in which the body is made to perspire by the application of medicinal puddings, medicinal rice, etc., tied in a muslin bag. This is applied 60-90 minutes per day for a period of 14 days. This treatment strengthens nerves and muscles, and helps purifies blood. This therapy helps with rheumatism, joint pain, emaciation of limbs, high blood pressure, cholesterol, and certain skin conditions.