Udvarthanam is an ayurvedic massage treatment that is useful for reducing fat and weight. Dry herbal powder is used in this treatment to remove excess fat and to stimulate metabolism.

This massage stimulates hair follicles and subcutaneous fat tissue to break down subcutaneous fat storage. Massage is done in a direction opposite to that of the body hairsUdvarthanam is useful for people who suffer from obesity, paralysis or paraplegia, as well as from skin diseases or poor blood circulation. Its benefits also include improvement in skin complexion , skin exfoliation, stress relief.

Udvarthanam treatment shoul not be given to pregnant women, infants, and those who have wounds as well as patients of eczema and psoriasis