It means rubbing of ayurvedic medicated powder on skin in uniform direction. It is useful in reducing fat, detoxification. It is a body massage done by dry powder or paste that means ruksha udwartan and snigdha udwartan. It is also called as sharir parimarjan. Massage is done opposite to growth of body hair. It generates heat in the body to help decrease lethargy, release toxins, reduce fluid retention and increase circulation. It is very much useful in Obesity, diabetes, peripheral neuropathy etc