Shirodhara

is a specialized upkarma of the Panchakarma treatment. It is one of the four

murdhni taila

treatments used for nourishment of the brain. It helps to enhance the functioning of the brain by reducing stress, memory and improving quality of sleep. It is one of the most preferred treatments in psychological disorders.

• Insomnia
• Headache
• Atrophy of the brain
• Diseases of the brain
• Stress
• Paralysis
• Hypertension

Shirodhara

is carried out with the help of a special vessel which pours the medicine, drop by drop about 4-5 inches above the forehead. A band is tied on the forehead at the level of the eyebrows, so as to restrict the medicine to flow into the eyes. The eyes are covered with cotton pads soaked in rosewater. The medicine is then is poured on the forehead drop by drop and at the same time the oil is slowly massaged into the scalp.

Before

Shirodhara

Therapy
No specific precautions are required except following the instructions for the underlying disease

Before

Shirodhara

Therapy
There are no specific restrictions after

Shirodhara

except that one must not bathe after the treatment.

• Reduction of blood pressure
• Reduction in stress
• Induces sleep
• Improves memory
• Improves hair growth
• Improves functioning of the nervous system

Although simple,

Shirodhara

is a highly potent therapy. One must take care that the medicines used should at a tolerable temperature and not too hot.

Careful preparation and post-therapy care is a must. All procedural steps must be followed without any shortcuts.