External Therapy Protocol
Shashtika Shali Pinda Sweda (Njavarakizhi)
in Bengaluru
Shashtika Shali Pinda Sweda (Njavarakizhi) is a deeply nourishing and strengthening therapy. Boluses made of a special medicinal rice (Shashtika Shali) cooked in milk and a herbal decoction (Bala Moola) are used to massage the body. It is the gold standard treatment for muscle wasting and neurological deficits.
Clinical Benefits
- Nourishes and rebuilds wasted muscles (muscular atrophy)
- Improves nerve conduction and is highly effective in paralytic conditions
- Strengthens the physical body, deeply pacifies Vata, and improves skin complexion
- Excellent rejuvenating therapy for the elderly and severely debilitated patients
Clinical Procedure
1. Preparation (Purvakarma)
- • Special rice harvested in 60 days is cooked in a decoction of Sida cordifolia (Bala) and cow's milk, then tied into cloth boluses.
- • Patient receives a full body oil massage.
2. Main Action (Pradhana Karma)
The boluses are continuously dipped in a heated mixture of milk and herbal decoction and vigorously rubbed over the patient's body. The rice paste slowly oozes through the cloth, coating and nourishing the skin.
3. Post-Therapy (Paschatkarma)
- • The dried rice paste is scraped off the body using a palm leaf or dull edge.
- • Patient is bathed in warm water and given a light, nourishing diet.
Patient FAQs
Is this a heat therapy or a massage?
It is a unique combination of both (Snigdha Sweda). However, unlike other sweat therapies that aim to detoxify and deplete, Njavarakizhi is intensely nourishing (Brumhana), making it perfect for rebuilding weak tissues.
Medically Reviewed by Dr Abhiram SSBAMS (Reg No: 36991)
Chief Consultant, Ayurvedic Rheumatology & Dermatology • Updated: 2026-07-24
Protocol Details
Duration
60 to 90 minutes.Frequency
Done daily for 14 to 28 days for severe neurological and muscular disorders.Primary Indications
condition-multiple-sclerosiscondition-parkinsons-diseasecondition-muscular-dystrophycondition-osteoarthritis
Contraindications
- High Kapha conditions, profound obesity, or sluggish metabolism
- Presence of high Ama (toxins) and severe indigestion
- Fever or acute infections