Shirodara is form of Ayurveda therapy that involves gently pouring of warm medicated liquids on forehead, and can be one of the steps involves in Panchakarma. The name comes from the Sanskrit words shiro (head) and dhara (flow). Shirodhara can be done with various liquids like decoction, medicated oil, medicated milk and medicated buttermilk etc.
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There is number of clinical trials and investigation that report (Haramohan et al) shirodhara is effective in management of conditions like cerebella-ataxia, essential hypertension, psychological symptoms of menopause, premature ejaculation, generalised anxiety disorder and insomnia.
Ayurveda works in two ways: first is maintaining the balance by rejuvenating mind and second is curing illness, so this therapy can be taken by even a healthy one. It works like passive meditation to individual and helps to give calmness and feeling of grounding.
To perform Shirodhara we need 1200 ml. of liquid /oil,Shirodhara table and a pot. This liquid shall be lukewarm when being used to give Shirodhara. Shirodhara shall be done in a silent atmosphere in the morning hours before sun reaches its peak. If not in this time, it can be done in the evening when the sun starts setting, but not at night.
Shirodhara is also useful in:
- Weak hairs, it delays greying and control hair fall.
- Improves memory and nourishing to brain tissues.
- It produces tranquillity of mind by calming down the sympathetic activity.
- Helps to rejuvenate brain tissue, memory, and balance vata.
Shirodhara is best therapy to improve the sleep, digestion, rest, clarity and helps to embrace the internal environment, it should be introduced to life like a healthy habits.
