Picu (Hot Oil Sponging)
Improves circulation and flexibility; restores muscle and joint movement
Description
This is an effective oleation therapy. The process involves submerging cotton pads in warm oil to heat them, compressing the cloths, and then applying them to specific body parts to treat localized areas. It provides nourishment to muscles and tissues, releases stress, increases flexibility, and restores muscle and joint movement by penetrating deep into the tissue layers. Picu is typically performed after Abhyanga (massage).

Indications

- Joint pain
- Joint and muscle stiffness or deformity
- Muscle and tendon cramps, sprains, and tears
- Spondylosis and backache
- Improves lymphatic and general circulation
- Rehabilitative therapy, especially for the joints, legs, hands, and back
Duration
30 minutes
