Podikizhi Ayurveda treatment makes use of medicated herbal powders to help cure diseases and help people relax. This type of therapy entails the preparation of a topical paste which involves grinding therapeutic plants, heating the mixture, and applying it to a certain part of the body. The technique of Podikizhi is derived from the ancient Ayurvedic practice of Swedana, or fomentation, which utilizes heat to alleviate pain and inflammation.