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What is Shirodhara, why is it done?

 What is Shirodhara, why is it done? Shirodhara is a combination of two Sanskrit words ‘Shiro’ and ‘Dhara’. Shiro means head and Dhara means flow. That is, Shirodhara is the method of continuously pouring medicinal liquids with a flow on the head. Although Shirodhara has been a traditional therapy method of Ayurvedic treatment for thousands of years, now the number of people understanding its importance and undergoing therapy seems to have increased. The purpose of Shirodhara is to remove toxins from the body and keep the mind, brain, and body healthy. Shirodhara therapy is considered effective in eliminating problems such as stress and headaches. What kind of liquid is used in Shirodhara? In Shirodhara therapy, oil, milk, or other liquid is applied to the head. Which substance is applied depends on the health problem. In case of Vata dosha, i.e. bone and nerve diseases, oil is applied. Pitta dosha, i.e. migraine, anxiety, headache, insomnia, and burning sensation in the head, is g...

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