Therapeutic Ayurvedic herbal plants are crushed in a traditional pestal and mortar and tied into a muslin cloth which forms the medium for this therapy, known in India as a bolus. After warming, oil is applied to the body with the bolus using an Ayurvedic technique called pummelling. Not only nourishing, strengthening and rejuvenating but also a very beneficial therapy for arthritis sufferers and sports enthusiasts as it addresses sore muscles and joints. Beneficial for: stiffness and swelling in joints, inflamed and overworked muscles, certain skin conditions.