What is it and for what type of complaint?

Shirodhara is a Sanskrit word that means continuous flow in the head. Shiro, means head and dhara, continuous flow. The constant flow of the vehicle (oil, milk or a special preparation) over the head, produces circular waves that generate brain calm and nourish the energy channels. It is a therapy of Ayurvedic Medicine. This practice favors physical, mental and emotional relaxation and helps in hair nutrition.

It is indicated to treat anxiety, helps with rheumatism, tiredness, libido deficiency, depression, phobias, insomnia, irritability, labyrinthitis, reduction of edema and swelling, panic syndrome, treatment of headaches and migraines and other neurological disorders.

Duration: Each session lasts around 60 minutes, depending on whether or not there is another conjugate therapy.

Procedure: Initially the hair is combed and then the patient is subjected to a generous amount of heated vegetable oil and medicated especially according to the individual treatment protocol, via continuous flow in the head.