Kaya Seka or Sarvangadhara or Pizhichil is a special treatment procedure followed by traditional Vaidyas (physicians) of Keralawhich involves careful and gentle administration of warmed oil to the body or specific areas. The word Pizhichil in the Malayalam language literally means “squeezing”. Here the whole body is bathed in continuous streams of lukewarm medicated oilwith simultaneous soft massage. This special Ayurveda treatment from Kerala is famously called as the “treatment for aristocrats” because it was specially offered to the kings in ancient times.
Kayaseka primarily provides oleationand sudation to the body and helps nourish and lubricate the tissues, promoting flexibility, relaxation, and overall well-being.Kayasekaplays an important role in the treatment of various Vata disorders such as arthritis,Parkinson disease, paralysis, hemiplegia, sexual weakness and otherneurological disorders.This treatment regenerates and rejuvenates the body thus improving blood circulation and skin complexion. Pizhichil strengthens the tissues and promotes biological fire
