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Beyond its combat prowess, Kalaripayattu is a profound healing system. At its core lies Marma Kalvi, the mastery of 108 vital points where the life force (uyir) resides. Its medical tradition, Kalari Maruttuvam, includes several specialized treatments. Some of these are: Chavitti Uzhichil (deep-tissue foot massage), Kizhithirumu (heated herbal bundles for joint inflammation), Kaduva (bone setting and realignment of displaced joints or fractured limbs), Marma Thirummu (energy manipulation at blocked vital points), Pichu (warm oil-soaked cloth application for chronic pain), and Lepanam (herbal paste to reduce swelling). Thus, Kalaripayattu is not just a martial art; it is a centuries-old science of holistic body restoration.