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The term Shirodhara comes from two words “Shiro” and Dhara. Shir means “head” and “dhara” means stream. Hence Shirodhara means streaming on head.
Shirodhara is traditionally done as part of the Panchakarma cleansing process using specially prepared Shirodhara oil. It is also safe and effective as a stand-alone therapy.
In Shirodhara, warm herbal medicated oil is continuously poured in form of a stream on over the forehead or ‘ajna marma’, an area where nerves are highly concentrated. The pressure of the oil onto the forehead creates a vibration. The oil saturates the forehead and scalp and penetrates into the nervous system. Pouring of warm oils used stimulates and sooth the hypothalamus, thereby regulating the functions of pituitary gland and inducing deep state of rest, similar to meditation. The treatment directly and immediately calms, relaxes and has a cleansing effect on the mind and nerves. The warm oils used for Shirodhara also cause vasodilatation of all the channels and thereby improve the blood circulation of brain. Shirodhara also reduces the level of stress hormones such as adrenaline and thus relaxes mind.
The medicated liquids and oils used in the process help relax the body and mind by removing the harmful toxins accumulated in the body. The stress levels are reduced and the concentration level is also increased. Sleeplessness is cured with this method. Shirodhara can help relieve symptoms of anxiety, stress, fatigue and hypertension. It relieves tension, worry, fear and headache as well as depression. Shirodhara can also assist with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and Insomnia and Shift Work Sleep Disorder (SWSD). If you’re a frequent flyer and your daily sleep rhythm is often out of sync and you suffer jet lag, shirodhara can help reset your daily pattern of waking and sleeping.
Shirodhara may first begin with abhyangam (Ayurvedic body massage). After Abhyangam, Shirodhara is performed. The time duration of Shirodhara treatment may extend from 30 to 60 minutes depending
Precaution needs to be taken to prevent the oil from entering into the eyes or nose. It is therefore advisable to go to a professional Ayurvedic clinic and get Shirodhara procedure done from experienced therapists. At Sparsh Ayurveda, all the therapists are well-trained and experienced who perform the Shirodhara Treatment skilfully.
Shirodhara Therapy
Raktamokshan is the fifth & different treatment of five detoxifying – cleansing therapies broadly known as panchakarma or shodhana therapies. It helps in clearing the dosha residing in the shakha( deep tissue) & is the best remedial solution for Rakta shuddhi.
INDICATIONS :-
1. Skin diseases
2. Varicose veins
3. Jaundice
4. Headache
5. White patches
6. Psoriasis
7. Gout
8. Acute pain at any site procedure
RaktaMokshan Therapy
Nasya involves administration of medicated oil through the nose to cleanse accumulated Kapha toxins from the head and neck region. Based on the medical condition of a person, it can be given up to 30 days. Nasya benefits include Trigeminal Neuralgia, Bel’s Palsy, improves memory & eyesight, insomnia, elimination of excess mucus, hyper pigmentation in the face, premature graying of hair, clarity of voice, headaches of various origins, Hemiplegia, loss of smell and taste, frozen shoulder, migraine, stiffness of the neck, nasal allergies, nasal polyp, neurological dysfunctions, Paraplegia and sinusitis.
Benefits of Nasya :-
1. Lightness of the head.
2. Increase in smell sensation.
3. Easiness to breath.
4. Improvement in the activity of nervous system.
5. Reduction in the headache.
6. 4. Improvement in the activity of all the senses the vision specially.
Nasya Therapy
Basti one of the most powerful of all the main five procedures of Panchkarma. Basti like Virechana use pitta and vata dosha’s downward movment to remove related toxins and waste materials from the system. Basti cleanses the vata area, whose focal point is the large intestine.Basti is the introduction of medicated liquids into the colon through the rectum. While it directly effects the colon, its is not a localized or symptomatic treatment. Basti treatments balance and nurture vata dosha. When vata functions normally, it helps bring toxins and waste matter out of the dhatus and eliminates them.
TYPES OF BASTI THERAPY :-
1. Heart Vasti
2. Kati Vasti
3. Janu Vasti
4. Prasth Vasti
Basti Therapy
Vamana is a therapeutic vomiting which is a medicated emesis therapy. People with high imbalance of kapha are given with this type of treatment, which loosens and mobilizes the toxins, in an effort to eliminate them from the body. Waste products like doshas are eliminated through the upper gastrointestinal tract. The kapha are eliminated through the mouth. After vomiting, the sinus is cleared, which in turn provides relief from congestion, wheezing and breathlessness.
Vamana Therapy
This therapy is one among Panchakarma which eliminates excess Pitta from the body.
It completely cleanses the gastro-intestinal tract. It is a safe procedure without side effects.
Prior to this procedure the individual’s body will be prepared by proper Sneh Pan (Internal oleation ) & Snehana (External oleation) and Swedana (sudation) Virechan is performed by administering Virechak Aushdhi (purgative medicine) warm water preparation after proper preparation of the individual through Purvakarma.This therapy is extremely beneficial in Pitta disorders.
Benefits of Virechana :-
help root out Chronic Fever, Diabetes, Asthma, Skin disorders such as Herpes, Paraplegia, Hemiplegia Joint disorders, Digestive disorders, Constipation, Hyperacidity, Vitiligo, Psoriasis, Headaches, Elephantiasis and Gynecological disorders.rs.
Virechana therapy
Panchakarma means "five procedures". These five cleansing procedures remove accumulated waste materials in the body. Meant for both healthy and sick.
Medicated oil enema (Sneha Vasti)
Decoction enema (Kashaya Vasti)
Cleaning the bowels with medicines (Virechana)
Induced vomiting with medicines (Vamana)
Nose Medication (Nasya)
If done properly, the following are achieved: Healing of the disease, alertness of the senses, stability of the body, efficient digestion / absorption and prolonged youth.
Vasti
Considered as the mother of all treatments, this enema with medicinal oils (Sneha Vasti) or decoctions (Kashaya Vasti) cleanses accumulated toxins through the large intestine. Vasti works well because of the good absorbing capacity of the rectal area.
For gastric disorders, obstruction of urine/semen/menstrual flow, loss of strength, nervous diseases, lower backache, rheumatism, kidney stones, piles, abnormal enlargement of the liver/spleen and obesity.
Virechanam
This is bowel-cleaning by giving a laxative mixed in milk or warm water. It removes toxins accumulated in the liver/gallbladder and completely cleans the gastro-intestinal path.
For skin diseases, urinary disorders, anemia, chronic fever, diabetes, digestive disorders, headache, gynecological disorders, jaundice and heartburn.
Vamanam
Vomiting is induced by giving oral drugs with a large quantity of liquids. It cleanses toxins collected in the body and clears the respiratory system.
For asthma, cough, psoriasis, chronic allergies, hay fever, hyperacidity, chronic indigestion and water retention.
Nasyam
Nose is an easy entrance to the head. Medicine is poured into the nostrils for inhalation. This cleanses accumulated toxins in the head and neck region.
Highly effective for asthma, sinusitis, migraine and loss of smell/taste.
PANCHKARMA
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Charaka Samhitha (Treatise on Medicine), Susrutha Samhitha (Treatise on Surgery) and Ashtanga Samgraha (Treatise on the basic principles) are considered to be the three major treatises in Ayurveda. Some of the treatises written between 9th and 16th century AD include Sharangadhara Samhita (Treatise on Ayurvedic Recipes), Bhavaprakasha (History and classifications), Madhava Nidana (Treatise on Diagnosis) etc.
Ayurveda advocates that every living and non-living being has five basic elements (Pancha Maha Bhoothas) in them namely earth, water, fire, air and ether which manifest itself in the human body as Vatha, Pitha and Kabha (or the Tridoshas).
Air and ether form the Vatha principle, fire the Pitha principle and earth and water the Kapha principle. Every human being has his Prakruti (Constitutional Nature) determined by the dominance of Vatha, Pitha or Kabha or their combinations. Harmony in Prakruthi indicates good health.
The cause of a disease is diagnosed and treatment prescribed by monitoring the Tridoshas, Dhatus (that which supports the body functions), Malas (the metabolic bi-products formed in the body), Agni (which is responsible for metabolism) and the Prakruti of the patient. The outcome of an Ayurvedic treatment is ideal health, a relaxed mind and rejuvenated body.
Under weight and slim, hair, teeth, bones and skin are brittleHead, chest, hands, legs, joints, nose, eyes and lips are narrow and dryJoint crepitation on movementsIntrinsic disposition: Friendly, calm, dependable, grateful, well-behaved, honest, joyful etc.Diseases : Low resistance, Inclined to diseases of nerves and mental illnessSpeech : QuickSleep : DisturbedDreams : Active, Violent, VividHunger/ Thirst : VariableFavorite Foods : Sweet, Sour, SaltyHealth : Weak, Mostly short livedMovement : Slow but firmSweat : ProfuseBowels : Constipated, dry, hard Sex : Variable
Characteristics of Pitha Type (Fire Dominant)
Thin skin, head, chest, hands, legs, eyes, nose and lips are normal and not dryDiseases : Medium resistance, Inclined to all metabolic diseases Intrinsic disposition : Bold, aggressive, intelligent, witty, adventurous etc.Favorite Foods : Cold, Bitter, Astringent, SweetBowels : Semi solid, solid, oily, soft looseHealth : Medium strength, Medium life expectancyCan have soft, thin hair (often blond)Inclined to premature grayingMedium heightEyes become red more quicklySleep : LittleHunger/ Thirst : StrongSweat : ProfuseTendency for unpleasant bodily smellForming of wrinkles and baldnessCannot bear heatSpeech : Sharp, ModerateDreams : Frightening, ViolentMovement : ModerateSex : Average
Characteristics of Kapha Type (Phlegm Dominant)
Powerful, firm, big bones, often, overweightSmooth, luxuriant, greasy dark hairHead, chest, hand and legs, joints, nose, eyes, lips etc. are large, humid and firmIntrinsic disposition: Friendly, calm, dependable, grateful, well behaved, resolute, honest, joyful etc.Dreams: Often of swimming, beautiful panoramasDiseases: Strong resistance, Inclined to all diseases of breathing organs and lymphatic system, diseases of joints etc.Favorite Foods: Hot, spicy, bitter, astringent Sleep: DeepSpeech: Slow but steadyMovement: Slow but firmBowels: NormalHealth: Strong, High life expectancyHunger/ Thirst: Low, stableCan bear heat and coldSweat: MediumSex: Very intenseThick skin
Prakruties of single predominant Doshas and Thridosha predominant (Vatha, Pitha and Kapha) occur rarely. Usually combinations of two Doshas are seen.
Vatha TypePitha TypeKaphaTypeVatha Pitha Kapha TypeVatha Pitha TypeVatha Kapha TypePitha Kapha Type
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