Shirodhara In this treatment, a continuous stream of medicated warm oil or herbal decoction or medicated milk or buttermilk poured onto the forehead for 30 to 45 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 revitalizes the central nervous system. Shirodhara gives the best result when it is taken after Abhyangam. Shirodhara has been used to treat a variety of conditions including eye diseases, sinusitis, allergic rhinitis, graying of hair, neurological disorders, memory loss, insomnia, hearing impairment, 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.
Posted on: Thu, 19 Sep 2013 01:41:27 +0000
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