Navarakizhi: Shashtika Shali Pinda Sweda Procedure, Benefits

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Njavara kizhi is also known as Shashtika shaali pinda sweda.  Njavara kizhi is a  unique treatment procedure practiced by Kerala Ayurveda.  Navara  rice is a medicinal rice,is said to be like gold among the rice varieties having a rich aroma and precious grains with great potentialities to develop as a health food carrying a lot of medicinal properties. The body is massaged with small linen poultices filled with Navara rice, which is cooked in cow’s milk and a specific herbal mixture. These poultices are dipped in the same mixture and applied over the whole body. The poultices are maintained at a medium temperature. After wiping the body with a dry towel, the medicated oil is applied again. The normal duration for this therapy is 14 or 21 days. It is one of the most excellent form of treatment for inducing luster to the skin and nourishment for the whole body through the skin. It also cures various ailments

Navara kizhi is  a good rejuvenating treatment. This improves the skin texture.  This a process by which the whole body or any specific part is massages with small linene poulitices filled with Njavara or Navara rice, cooked in cow’s milk and a  specific herbals. The normal  duration navara kizhi treatment is 14 to 21 days. It is one of the most excellent form of  treatment for inducing luster to the skin and nourishment for the whole body through the skin. It also cures various ailments

• Improves circulation
• Improves muscle tone
• Eliminates toxins from the body through the pores
• Makes the skin smoother, softer and rejuvenate
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• Njavara or Navara Rice - Organic 
• Navara is a unique rice variety good for the people from all age groups. Since ancient times, this rice is known to be a natural source of general wellness. Medicinal qualities of this ayurvedic rice is ideal for building immunity against many of the common ailments, especially in the monsoon season (Karkidaka masam). Navara rice has its name mentioned in some of the ancient ayurvedic texts and is extensively used for ayurvedic treatments against skin disorders, certain ulcers, osteoporosis and arthritis. Because of its high stature, this rice is also used in temples as offering to the Gods. 
• Utmost care and persistence is followed in every step of the way for developing a unique farming methodology, in purifying the seeds, in practising an organic way of growing, in protecting the crop and preserving for one year. These steps are beings followed, so that when it reaches you, it has the maximum potential in providing complete wellness from its medicinal qualities.