Conceptual study of Shiro Dhara Procedure - A Review Article

  • Prajakta Vaibhav Abhang Assistant Professor, Dept. of Panchkarma, Siddhakala Ayurved Mahavidyalaya, Sangamner, Ahmednagar, Maharashtra, India.
  • Pallavi Adhar More Assistant Professor, Dept. of Kaumarbhritya, Siddhakala Ayurved Mahavidyalaya, Sangamner, Ahmednagar, Maharashtra, India.
  • Pradip Kashinathrao Kumbharwad Ph.D (Scholar), Assistant Professor, Dept. of Agadtantra, Siddhakala Ayurved Mahavidyalaya, Sangamner, Ahmednagar, Maharashtra, India.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.21760/jaims.9.11.28
Keywords: Dhara, Murdhatail, Shiro Dhara, Shiro Basti

Abstract

The man of 21st century is breathing under various stresses, strains and anxiety. Co-ordination between ambitions and capabilities is no more seen. People may experience poor concentration, lower productivity and poorer work quality as a result of this stress. In comparison to the treatment of different systems of medicine, Ayurveda has a very good approach towards the treatment of these problems by both internal and external medications. So, to overcome this problem a review of Ayurveda text regarding Shiro Dhara was done. Indication, Contraindication, Procedure, Precautions and therapeutic efficacy of Shiro Dhara were noted during this study.

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DOI: 10.21760/jaims.9.11.28
Published: 2025-02-03
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Prajakta Vaibhav Abhang, Pallavi Adhar More, & Pradip Kashinathrao Kumbharwad. (2025). Conceptual study of Shiro Dhara Procedure - A Review Article. Journal of Ayurveda and Integrated Medical Sciences, 9(11), 198 - 202. https://doi.org/10.21760/jaims.9.11.28
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Vol. 9 No. 11 (2024): NOVEMBER
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