Short-grain, traditional Śaṣṭika Śālī (Navara) rice used in Kerala Panchakarma for Pinda Sweda / Navarakizhi. Chosen for its soft, starchy texture that holds moisture and transfers warmth during bolus massage, helping to pacify vāta, nourish tissues, and support post-procedure recovery.
How to prepare (professional)
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Rinse rice and cook in cow’s milk with a Bala (Sida cordifolia) decoction until porridge-soft.
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Fill cotton potlis (boluses) and keep warm in the same medium.
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Apply with press–glide strokes over the body for the prescribed duration, reheating/re-wetting as needed.
Use
For external Ayurvedic therapy (Pinda Sweda/Navarakizhi) under practitioner guidance.
Storage & notes
Store cool, dry, and airtight. Food-grade ingredient supplied for therapeutic use; not intended as regular table rice.
