Marma Kizhi is a bolus fomentation therapy directed specifically at marma points – the vital anatomical junctions of muscle, ligament, vessel and joint described in Ayurveda. Warm medicated boluses are applied over these points to relieve pain, release tension and support neuromuscular function.
At ACTYMED it is used within pain and sports-recovery plans, combining the general benefits of warm bolus fomentation with a focus on these specific points. It is offered as part of an individualised programme rather than as a standalone cure.
Frequently Asked Questions
How is it performed?
Preparation (purva karma): the relevant marma points are identified and a suitable oil may be applied. Main procedure (pradhana karma): warm medicated boluses are pressed and held over the points and surrounding tissue for the prescribed time. Aftercare (paschat karma): the area is wiped, kept warm and rested.
Which conditions is it used for?
Chronic musculoskeletal pain, muscular tension and spasm, certain neuromuscular complaints and sports-related stiffness.
How is it different from ordinary kizhi?
The technique is similar, but the application is focused on marma points rather than spread generally over a region.
Who should avoid it?
Acute injury with heat and swelling, broken or infected skin, active fever, and pregnancy over certain sites.
What evidence supports it?
Its rationale is classical and experience-based; formal trial evidence is limited, and we present it as a traditional therapy used within a wider plan.
