Shirovasthi
Shirovasthi is the procedure wherein the medicated oil is retained on the head for a prescribed period by a special arrangement. It is highly indicated in vata and pitta aggravated conditions.
Duration of treatment
30- 60 minutes
Indications
- Headaches of vathika in nature
- Degenerative brain disorders (masthishka Apachayam)
- Motor neuron disease, Cerebral palsy
- Cerebral lesions, Epilepsy insanity (apasmaram & unmadam)
- Mental diseases, Vataja Karna Rogam
Contra Indications
- Common cold, Fever
- Masthishka avarana shopham
- Nethra rogam
- Kapha, Pithaja Karnarogam
- Bathing, Full stomach, hyperacidity
- Urdhwa gatha Raktha Pitha
Benefits
- Reduces Headache and Relieves anxiety
- Inhibits hyperactivity
- Gives calmness to the mind
- Effective remedy for degenerative brain disorders
- Remedy for Epilepsy and Mental aberrations