It is a procedure of massaging the whole body with a powder of herbs in the opposite direction of the body hairs.
Here, the direction of massaging is quite opposite to the one carried out in abhyanga ( Oil massage ).
Procedure
Application of the medicated dusting of the herbal powder on the body followed by a massage in a direction opposite to the body hairs.
After the procedure suggests patient take rest for about 10-15 minutes and then be allowed to take bath.
Procedure Time – 30 minutes
Benefits & Indication
- Alleviates excessive Kapha Dosha.
- Reduce excess fat in the body.
- Increase the stability of the body.
- Promotes the excellence of skin.
- Improves the Body’s complexion.
- Increase the lightness in the body.
- Removing the bad body odor, due to excessive sweating.
- Prevents untimely fatigue.
- Cures itching and other skin problems.