Shirodhara in Kerala Ayurveda

Shirodhara in Kerala Ayurveda

Shirodhara

Shirodhara is a method of Kerala special treatment. Many such distinctive and  excellent forms of treatments, not practiced in the other parts of India are conducted by the Kerala Physicians. A continuous stream of medicated warm oil/herbal decoctions/medicated milk/buttermilk is poured onto the forehead for 45 to 90 minutes. This procedure often induces a mental state similar to a trance, which creates profound relaxation of the mind and body. It deeply relaxes and revitalise the central nervous system. Shirodhara gives the best results when taken after an Abhyangam. Dhara is good for all ailments. Changing the liquid as per the Dosha condition with necessary alterations in the procedure is useful to alleviate any Dosha.

Shirodhara has been used to treat a variety of conditions including eye diseases, sinusitis, allergic rhinitis, greying of hair, neurological disorders, memory loss, insomnia, hearing impairment, tinnitus, vertigo, and certain types of skin diseases like psoriasis.

It is also used non-medicinally for its relaxing properties. Recent research studies have shown that Shiro Dhara results in Vaso Dilation (dilation of blood vessels) in the brain enabling increased supply of oxygen to the blood cells.

Benefits of Shirodhara:

• Strengthens central nervous system (CNS)
• Strengthens sensory organs
• Reduces stress and anxiety
• Decreases hypertension
• Offers sound sleep

This special treatment is an effective remedy for  mental diseases, headache, nervous disorders, insomnia, blood pressure, general weakness ,epilepsy, diabetic neuropathy, paralysis, urinary diseases and particularly in the diseases of organs above neck.