Pichu | Sunshine Ayurveda

What is Pichu?

A method of padding or sponging with oil, Pichu is a rejuvenating and healing procedure in which a cloth or gauze pad soaked in warm medicated oil is placed on the affected areas such as painful joints, muscle spasm or on the crown of the head (Shiro Pichu). Medicated ghee (clarified butter) is used in certain conditions.

Shiro Pichu is one of the four main Murdhni Taila (head oil applications), the other three being Shiro Abhyanga, Shiro Dhara and Shiro Vasti. As the head houses several vital organs, these procedures in Ayurveda are aimed at protecting and fortifying this vital part of the physiology, to promote mental and physical wellbeing. This therapy has an extremely soothing and healing effect on the head and structures within. Your doctor will assess your condition and choose a medicated oil according to your Dosha and disease condition.

Service Cost

^$ 55-90

Can be mixed with other therapies

$55 For 30 mins
$90 For 60 mins

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Please Note:

Ayurvedic therapies such as Pichu, must be done under expert guidance. Please consult your doctor for a treatment plan, tailor-made to your body constitution and Disease condition. This will ensure hassle-free treatment and will enrich your Ayurveda experience.

Why Pichu is Best

Indications:

Shiro Pichu is beneficial in Vata disorders of the head, diseases due to impairment in cranial nerves, psychological and psychosomatic diseases. It is prescribed in almost all conditions including

Benefits for you:

Pichu therapy allows for the medicated herbal oil to be in contact with the body for a longer time. This results in the essence of the oil being absorbed into the body through the skin.
It soothes the bones, muscles, nerves, joints and invigorates the skin.
It enhances blood circulation, reduces stress and fatigue and enriches the quality of sleep.
It relieves pain, swelling, stiffness, tremors, and tingling sensations.
Shiro Pichu is effective for hair health, making hair grow stronger, thicker and more luxurious and preventing premature greying, dandruff, dry scalp, etc.
Similar to Shiro Abhyanga, it has a profound effect on the brain and nervous system; it improves sleep, prevents memory loss, improves concentration and the functioning of the Indriyas (sense organs).
Special medicated oils are utilized in specific disease conditions.

The Process on the Spot

The patient is asked to lie face down on the treatment table. A well or frame-ring is made from black gram dough, to surround the affected area, forming a circle over the nape of the neck. This ensures that the oil is held in place and does not leak. The medicated oil according to the disease condition, is warmed and slowly poured into this well. As the pool of oil cools it is replaced with warm oil throughout the procedure, to maintain a uniform temperature. This process is continued for a specific time. Following this, the excess oil is drained off and local Abhyanga is given to the region and surrounding areas. This procedure may be followed with Swedana such as Nadi Sweda (medicated steam therapy), Pinda Sweda, Shastika Shali Pinda Sweda, etc.

Duration and Cost

Duration: 30-90 minutes

Combination Therapies: Depending on the disease condition Griva Vasti may be combined with Nasya, Abhyanga, Swedana, ShastikaShali Pinda Sweda, Pinda Sweda, Vasti, Pizhichil, etc.