Body Massage Using Herbal Powder Is Known As Udwarthanam Treatment

Udwarthanam is a treatment described as the special therapeutic deep tissue massage/ Ayurvedic body scrub, which is done by using herbal powder to elevate or promote different ailments like obesity paralysis and etc. For those individuals, who want to uplift such aliments, you can come to Sree Subramania Ayurvedic Nursing Home, which is a Green Leaf Certified Ayurveda Centre in Kerala. The hospital is employed with best therapist that takes into account to heal your ailments through this treatment. There are different types of Udwarthanam, which are categorized according to their purpose.

Udwarthanam Treatment

The Udwarthanam treatment is a refreshing full body massage where herbal powder (choornam) is used instead of oil. In such kind of treatment, Thriphala (the powder) is commonly used, which is a blend of stimulating agents like belerica, myrobalan, and gooseberry. Different other herbs like Senna, deodar, costus, horse gram and mustard are also commonly used to make the paste for the treatment. Such herbs are hot in nature and are very much regarded as a good nerve stimulator.

Depending upon the requirement of the treatment, powder is applied (either in the dry form or as a paste). The herbal powder/paste is energetically rubbed into the entire body for at least 30-45 minutes. After the massage, Swedana (herbal sauna) or warm bath is recommended in order to remove the powder/paste from the body.

Therapeutic value & benefit of Udwarthanam

The treatment is best to alleviate diseases like diabetic neuropathy, paralysis, skin care, sciatica, sclerosis of blood vessels and many others. It also has different therapeutic values that are mentioned below:

  • Reduce excessive fat and make you fit
  • Activate the nerves as well as improve the blood flow
  • Revitalize and restore the energy of the body
  • Preserve strength and natural elasticity
  • Soften and exfoliates dead skin cells
  • Detoxification and toning of the skin
  • Strength and tone up muscle
  • Reduce the blood cholesterol
  • Remove Kapha toxins from the body

In addition to the mentioned benefits, there are  also many other values which one can experience by Udwarthanam treatment. Some of these are smoothening of complexion, breaking down adipose, reduce cellulite and etc.