Njavarakizhi (Shashtika shali pinda swedanam)
About Njavarakizhi (Shashtika shali pinda swedanam)
In this massage, boiled Shashtika shali (Njavara rice) (Boiled in Cow milk and decoction of Bala) is made into a pottali with linen cloth and it is soaked inside the above said combination and massaged over the whole body (Done in seven positions).
Duration
60–90 minutes per session; typically 14–21 days as part of a treatment protocol
Key Benefits
Nourishes and strengthens muscle fibers and bone tissue — one of Ayurveda’s most anabolic therapies
Rebuilds disc and cartilage health in IVDP (Intervertebral Disc Prolapse) patients
Relieves joint pain and rheumatism through the combination of therapeutic heat and deep nourishment
Increases muscle mass and strength in cases of limb emaciation or post-injury weakness
The Bala decoction and cow milk base make this uniquely effective for neurological and disc conditions
Widely prescribed at Agasthya for patients recovering from disc prolapse and spinal conditions
Indications
- IVDP
- Osteoarthritis
- Emaciation of limbs
- Rheumatism and joint pains
- Ligament injury
- Increases muscle and bone strength
- General debility
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Conditions This Treats
- Back Pain Treatment → How Ayurvedic therapy relieves back pain and disc-related conditions
- Disc Bulge Without Surgery → Non-surgical treatment for L4-L5 and L5-S1 disc prolapse
- Marma Chikitsa → The complete guide to our core treatment approach for joints and spine
Why Agasthya?
- NABH-certified hospital
- 10,000+ cases treated
- 30+ years of experience
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