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PatraswedaElakizhi (Herbal Medicated Oil)
Patra and ela mean leaf, while kizhi means linen bundle. Therefore, patraswedaelakizhi is a kind of sudation therapy using a mixture of herbal leaves, grated coconut, mustard and rock salt. The proportions of these ingredients vary according to different ailments. The leaves are fried with several other herbal ingredients, tied in a linen pouchand then dipped in warm  medicated oil ready to be skilfully massaged over your whole body. This is a highly effective treatment for muscular pains, sprains, cramps and swelling of the joints. It also provides relief for more serious health problems such as aslipped disc, backache, spondylitis, sciatica, rheumatism and arthritis.