Get rid of those excess fat in subcutaneous tissue through Udwarthana

Udwarthanam is special therapeutic deep tissue massage using herbal medicinal powders. Unlike other massage Udwarthanam is against the course of hair follicle and towards the direction of the heart, is much deeper and drier than the others.

This procedure helps in the stimulation of the adipose tissue hence resulting in the breakdown of unwanted fat from the body. A sought after management of high cholesterol, people with body mass more than ideal stipulated norms, helps impart mobility to the joints, strengthens the muscles and refreshes the body and successful in weight loss management by increasing the basic metabolic rate.

According to Dr. Pathrose Parathuvayalil, Chief physician, Parathuvayalil hospital and Orthopedic Centre, Udwarthanam is useful in the following conditions like Motor Neuron Disorder, Parkinsonism, Muscular dystrophy, Multiple sclerosis, Hemiplegia, Rheumatoid arthritis, Cerebral palsy, Skin diseases, Diabetes mellitus and Obesity.Kolakulathyadi choornam, Thriphala choornam, Jeevaneeya gana choornam are usually taken according to the condition of the patient.This procedure is done for nearly 35 -40 min followed by a steam bath.

Udwarthanam pacifies the aggravated Kapha dosha thereby reduces the excess fat accumulated in the subcutaneous tissues. Softens and exfoliates dead skin cells, thereby giving a lustrous glow to skin.

“Udwarthanam Kaphaharam Medasaha Pravilayanam
Sthireekaranam Anganam Tvak prasadakaram Param ”

Meaning: Udwarthanam pacifies kapha dosha; liquefies the fat; stabilizes the body parts; best to improve the complexion of the skin.

(Ref: Ashtanga Sangraha)