HEAT & PACK THERAPY
Naturopathic
Packs
Moist cloth packs applied to a specific region, from the abdomen and chest to the spine, knee, throat and ankle, plus the full wet sheet pack. Naturopathy's targeted tool for congestion, pain and organ support.
01WHAT IT IS
A pack is a cloth wrung out in cool water, laid over a region and covered with a dry layer so that it warms against the body. The initial coolness draws blood to the area and the gradual warming holds it there, which naturopathy uses to relieve congestion, ease pain and support the organ beneath: the liver and stomach under a gastro-hepatic pack, the kidneys, the lungs under a chest pack, the spine, and the joints of the knee, leg and ankle.
The wet sheet pack wraps the whole body and is used for fever, agitation and detox. Packs are usually applied daily within a program and are among the easiest treatments to continue at home.
02HOW IT IS DONE AT AROGYA
- 01
The practitioner prescribes the pack, its temperature and duration.
- 02
A cloth is wrung out in water and applied to the region, then covered with a dry cloth or blanket.
- 03
You rest quietly while the pack warms.
- 04
The pack is removed and the skin dried briskly.
03BENEFITS
- Relieves congestion and pain in the treated region
- Supports the organ beneath the pack
- Calms the nervous system
- Easy to continue at home
Often suited to
- Digestive and liver support (gastro-hepatic, abdominal)
- Chest congestion and breathing heaviness (chest, throat)
- Back and joint pain (spinal, knee, leg, ankle)
- Fever, agitation and detox (wet sheet)
Please tell us first
- Please mention chills, poor circulation and skin conditions
- Wet sheet pack is not used in very weak guests or in cold weather without supervision
- Not applied over open wounds
04WHAT TO EXPECT
Cool for a moment, then comfortably warm. Twenty to forty-five minutes of rest, often the quietest part of the day.
05IN OUR CATALOGUE
- Gastro Hepatic Pack30 min
Over the liver and stomach for digestion and liver support.
- Kidney Pack30 min
Over the lower back for kidney support and back ache.
- Abdominal Pack30 min
Over the abdomen for digestion, constipation and bloating.
- Chest Pack30 min
Over the chest for congestion and breathing heaviness.
- Knee Pack30 min
Around the knee for pain and swelling.
- Leg Pack20 min
Around the calves for heaviness and circulation.
- Spinal Pack20 min
Along the spine for back tension and nervous fatigue.
- Throat Pack30 min
Around the throat for sore throat and thyroid-area support.
- Ankle Pack45 min
Around the ankle for swelling and pain.
- Wet Sheet Pack20 min
Full-body wrap for fever, agitation and detox.
This page is educational and describes the therapy as traditionally practised. It is not medical advice and does not replace consultation with a qualified practitioner. Suitability, preparation and duration are confirmed individually at Arogya Retreatt. Content reviewed September 2026.
06QUESTIONS
Common questions about Naturopathic Packs.
Why is the pack applied cool?
The brief coolness draws blood to the region; as the pack warms against the body, that circulation is held there, which is what relieves congestion and pain.