Shiro Abhyanga is a Sanskrit term comprised of two words: Shiro (head) and Abhyanga (massage). Shiro Abhyanga essentially means a complete massage of the head, neck, and shoulders using Ayurvedic herbal oils. These are the areas that are most affected by stress, which is why Shiro Abhyanga is beneficial in reducing pain and stress in these regions.
Benefits:
A thick layer of cotton soaked with warm medicated oil is applied over the affected area. The oil is recycled periodically to keep it warm.
The duration and type of medicines used is decided by the physician based on the person’s condition. However, in most cases, the therapy is continued for 7 to 14 days and gives effective results.
It is an amazingly relaxing therapy which uses a steady stream of warm medicated oils (Tail Dhara), medicated buttermilk (Takra Dhara), Milk (Dugdh Dhara) or medicated Decoction (Kashaya Dhara) using special devices to flow rhythmically across the forehead. This is usually done after Abhyangam. This therapy provides considerable relief from mental stress & psychosomatic disorders. It soothes your body and mind & induces sound sleep.
Duration of treatment: 45 minutes
Shiro Vasti is the process of servicing your body, just as we do with automobiles. This servicing rejuvenates, enhances the life span of cells, boosts immunity, and increases metabolism in the human body. Depression, chronic headaches, migraines, and many other conditions are successfully treated in Ayurveda by Shiro Vasti.
Shirovasthi is the procedure where the medicated oil is retained on the head for a prescribed period.
Medicinal powder mixed with herbal oil is applied on the crown or forehead. Different kinds of Thalam are used according to the nature of the illness.
Thalam is an effective treatment for ENT Problems, Insomnia, Migraine, Hypertension, Skin diseases etc. It also cures conditions such as lack of memory, inability to concentrate, lack of will power etc.
Thalapothichil is a special procedure of application of medicated paste on the head. Thalapothichil is from Malayalam where thala refers to head and pothichil is covering. It is the traditional Ayurveda treatment of Kerala which is very effective in various psychosomatic disorders. Basically, Thalapothichil is a cooling treatment.
Takradhara is a specially prescribed treatment with ‘takra’ or herbalised buttermilk being poured over the forehead in a continuous stream. The treatment is similar to the Shirodhara treatment that we offer.
The use of specially formulated buttermilk, infused with potent Ayurvedic herbs, is purported to purify toxins, stimulate the endocrine system and enhance blood circulation to the brain.
Buttermilk has tremendous cooling properties making it the ideal liquid to help relax the mind and reduce mental stress. This treatment is often recommended for those suffering from:
Nasyam therapy is an Ayurvedic therapy that involves administering medications and herbal extracts through the nasal cavity to treat different complications affecting the region above the shoulder. It is an essential part of the five detoxification therapies in Ayurveda called the Panchakarma treatment.
When carried out systematically, Nasya treatment can work wonders to control migraine headaches, sinusitis, congestion in breathing, infections, and various other problems.
Ayurveda is an ancient medical field having a comprehensive approach to health. This way of treatment has been opted for thousands of years.
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