Udwarthanam is special therapeutic deep tissue massage using herbal powders. This massage involves upward stroking, where the powder is rubbed forcibly on the body. The massage is done in the opposite direction to hair follicles. This pacifies the aggravated Kapha dosha,reduces the excess fat softens and exfoliates dead skin cells, thereby giving a lustrous glow to skin,Improves mobility of joints,improves blood circulation and reduces the blood cholesterol