Njavara Kizhi, also known as Shashtika Shali Pinda Sweda, is a specialized Ayurvedic treatment that utilizes a unique variety of rice called "Njavara" along with medicinal herbs and milk to promote rejuvenation and vitality. This therapy has its roots in Kerala, India, and is renowned for its nourishing and revitalizing effects on the body.
In Njavara Kizhi, Njavara rice is cooked with herbal decoctions and milk until it reaches a semi-solid consistency. This cooked rice mixture is then tied into boluses (kizhis) using a cloth. These boluses are warmed in a mixture of milk and medicinal oils and applied to the body through gentle massage.