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Shirodhara!
Popularly known as third eye treatment of lord Shiva, a
therapeutic Marma head massage with herbal oils is done and herbal
oil, medicated milk or herbal decoction is poured in gently and
steadily over the forehead in a continuous stream using a special
rhythmic swaying movement. This results in a fantastic sense of deep
relaxation and inner peace. It works on cerebral system, helps in
relaxing the nervous system and balancing the Prana Vayu around the
head. It improves the function of five senses, helps in insomnia,
stress, anxiety, depression, hair loss, fatigue, imbalance of Vata
and makes one calm and fresh Shirodhara is a purifying and rejuvenating therapy designed
to eliminate toxins and mental exhaustion as well as relieve stress
and any ill effects on the central nervous system. Shirodhara is a
unique form of ancient therapy of pouring oil on the forehead from a
specific height and for a specific period continuously and
rythmatically allowing the oil to run through the scalp and into the
hair. This is a subtype of Murdha taila which means keeping
the medicated oil on the head region. The types of Murdha taila
other than Shirodhara are Shiro Abhyanga, Pichu And Shiro Basti. So
the concept of shirodhara is mainly concerned with the application
of oil though the other liquids are also used for the therapy but
they are associated with specific clinical
conditions.
Indications:
* Vata disorders
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Insomnia
* Epilepsy
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Various mental disturbances
* Other disorders
Shirodhara will help in the diseases/disorders related with:
· Head
· Neck
· Eyes
· Ears
· Nose
· Throat
· Nervous
system
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