Pichu - Kati / Greeva / Janu
Ayurveda is known for its natural and effective remedies, and its concepts have been reviewed and revisited throughout the years to provide the most inclusive cure. The Pichu massage provides relief from aching and swollen joints and bones.
Pichu is an Ayurvedic palliative treatment that is targeted to treat your body ailments. Pichu in Ayurveda stands for sponging or padding, and the massage is unique because it’s based on ancient Ayurvedic wisdom. The Pichu ayurvedic treatment falls in the “external application of medicated oils” category, which is also known as Bahya Snehana.
The process of Pichu treatment includes dipping a sterile cotton pad in Ayurvedic oils and placing it over the affected body part, like swollen joints or sore muscles. The soaked cotton pad is kept on the afflicted body part for a few minutes or hours (depending on the severity of your condition). The pad is kept in place by tying a bandage around it, and this process is repeated on all the painful body parts until the time is up.
Just like any treatment in Ayurveda, the Pichu treatment Ayurveda is done in three stages:
Patients experiencing Vata type pains: this includes swelling, pain, and degeneration of soft tissues and joints.
Pitta along with Vata joint conditions: This is a degenerative condition that affects the spine and leads to inflammation and pain. The Pichu treatment for this situation involves oils and ghee that include properties of vindicating Pitta and Vata.