Churna Pinda Sweda or Podhi kizhi- a sweat-inducing treatment using medicinal herbal powder placed in a pouch. Coarse or finely ground powders from various plants are used, with pharmacological and therapeutic properties that relieve pain, inflammation and stiffness, as well as restore strength and strengthen joints and soft tissues, prevent degeneration and improve circulation. They are selected according to the patient's condition, stamina and the severity of the disease.
These powders are heated after being tied in cloth to form a bolus. The pouch is heated and systematically applied to/tapped against  specific areas of the body to warm it up. The simultaneous application of heat and pressure completely relaxes muscle tissues, improving their elasticity and mobility.
Indications: Rheumatoid arthritis, muscle cramps, cervical spondylitis, lumbar spondylitis, paralysis.
Helps reduce pain, inflammation and muscle stiffness, strengthens and rejuvenates bones, muscles and nerves, strengthens tissues, increases circulation, improves skin tone, promotes good sleep and reduces stress.