Warm boluses of lemon and herbs fried in medicated oil are massaged over the body, relieving deep-seated pain and stiffness.
A session runs about 45-60 minutes. Heat carried into the body — through herb-filled poultices, medicated steam, or both.
Jambira Pinda Swedanam is carried out at Sri Vinayaga Ayurvibe, a government-certified Ayurveda hospital at Nookampalayam, Perumbakkam, Chennai 600131 — within reach of Medavakkam, Sholinganallur, OMR, Pallikaranai, Velachery and Tambaram.
Jambira Pinda Swedanam is used for relieves chronic pain, reduces muscle spasm, improves joint movement, eases neck & back stiffness.
What happens in a session: Herbs, powders, rice or leaves are tied into cloth boluses and warmed, or a steam chamber is prepared. The boluses are dipped in warm oil and applied over the body in a firm, rhythmic pattern, re-warmed as they cool. Heat is built up gradually rather than all at once, and the therapist checks your tolerance throughout. You rest and cool down afterwards before dressing — going straight into cold air undoes the work.
Before you come: Hydrate well beforehand, and tell us if you find heat difficult. Let us know about any cardiac condition, pregnancy or fever — sudation is not appropriate in all of them. Come with a light stomach and allow time to cool down afterwards.
Whether Jambira Pinda Swedanam suits you is decided at consultation, not at booking. Dr.V.Vaitheeshwari B.A.M.S., assesses your constitution, your history and your current medication first. Sri Vinayaga Ayurvibe is open every day from 10 AM to 8 PM at Nookampalayam, Perumbakkam, Chennai 600131.
Sri Vinayaga Ayurvibe — 12/597, Main Road, Nethaji Nagar Main Rd, Nookampalayam, Perumbakkam, Chennai 600131. Phone: +91 81229 39197.