Pizhichil
पिष्इचिल्
Warm-oil bath (kaya seka) — luxurious vata-pacifying full-body oil pour.
reduces Vataneutral for Pittaneutral for Kapha
What it involves
Warm medicated oil continuously poured and massaged over the whole body.
Traditionally used for
- vata disorders
- stiffness
- rejuvenation
Contraindications & cautions
- fever
- indigestion
Classical sources
- Ashtanga Hridayam — Sutrasthana — panchakarma context
Educational information about Ayurveda — not a medical diagnosis or treatment. Consult a qualified professional before starting any herb, supplement, or therapy.