Sirodhara

Sirodhara is the process in which medicated oil, milk, buttermilk or Kvatha is poured in a continuous stream of drip on the head, especially on the forehead in a specific manner.

Depending upon the drug components Dhārā is known by different names viz. Takradhara (Buttermilk), Kshiradhara (Milk), Tailadhara (Oil), Kväthadhara (Kashayam) and Jaladhāra (Water).

Indications

Stress and Psychosomatic disorders such as IBS (irritable bowel syndrome),
Neurological disorders (headache, epilepsy etc.)
Psychiatric disorders (psychosis, neurosis, insomnia etc.)
Psoriasis, eczema
Hypertension and alcoholism.
Facial palsy
Loss of memory etc.