Shirodhara is a Sanskrit word comprising of 2 words ‘shiro’ meaning head and ‘dhara’ meaning pouring in stream. Thus, it is a treatment in which the warm herbal oil or medicated liquid is poured on the forehead of an individual in a continuous rhythmic stream for a fixed duration.

This treatment is very effective in treating neurological disorders, it is stress relieving, calms and relaxes the individual, with a cleansing effect on the mind and nerves. It soothes, nourishes the nerves, and pacify the vitiated doshas resulting in psychosomatic balance.

Shirodhara can be done using oil, Kashaya (decoction), ksheera (milk), jala (water), Takra (buttermilk) etc. based on the requirement and condition of patient, the medicine is prepared for shirodhara and treatment is done with ayurvedic practitioner’s advice.