Head massage

Introuduction to Shalakya kriya kalpa - 1 1

Introduction to Shalakya Special Therapeutics - 1

Nourishing the Head(Shiro tarpana)


4 Types

abhyanga dhara

pichu basti


Anointing Head With Oil Shiro abhyanga


Indications

Diseases of the sense organs

Diseases of the scalp

Diseases of the hair

Headaches


Dropping liquids On Head Shiro Dhara


Materials and Methods

Nature of liquids

oils

ghee

honey

decoctions

Buttermilk

milk


Shape of the vessels


Setting of the apparatus


Procedure


Best time after sunrise, next 120 minutes


Treatment Schedule

14 day schedule:Day 1 - 60 min; Day 2 – 65 min;Day 3 – 70 min; Day 4 – 75 min;Day 5 – 80 min; Day 6 – 85 min; Day 7 - 90min; Day 8 – 90 min;Day 9 -85 min; Day 10 – 80 minDay 11 – 75 min; Day 12 – 70 minDay 13 – 65 min; Day 14 – 60 min

• Ascending and descending order of duration is followed


Indications

Psycho somatic diseases

Diseases of the scalp like dandruff, ulcers, scabies

Sleep disturbances and anxiety

Headaches produced by Pitta


Keeping Cloth Dipped In Oil Shiro pichu


Indications

Diseases (pittaja) of eye

Diseases of the scalp and hairfall

Diseases of nervous system

Headaches


Oil Is Kept On The Head With An Apparatus Shiro basti


Materials and Methods


Indications

Visual Disturbances

Numbness of the scalp and hair fall

Diseases of nervous system like facial paralysis, neck rigidity,

Migraine, atrophic rhinitis, diseases of oral cavity


Indications

•Of the diseases of sense organs

Preventive•Of stress induced

headaches

Curative

Medicines are selected based on the pathology


Nourishing the Head

• Ayurvedic head massage focuses on the shoulders, neck, face and head, the areas most vulnerable to stress and tension.

• The head massage induces a state of calm, peace and tranquility and promotes high levels of alertness and concentration.

• During the Ayurvedic Head Massage, Ayurvedic oil will be kept for a suitable period on the head of an individual. This is called Moordha taila or oiling of the head.


Theory of life centre (Prana)

• Head is one of the major life centers ,where the subtle energy (Prana) is converted, regulated and stored.

• Obstruction of this Life energy, due to external accidents and injuries and also psychological disturbances due to passions etc, can result in diseases of the head.


Mode of actionDE-STRESSES THE WHOLE BODY

* an increase of the flow of cerebro-spinal fluids, thus strengthening the nervous system

* a dispersion of toxins from tense and knotted muscles, improvement of blood circulation in previously congested

muscles and helps oxygenate the brain* helpful against eyestrain, tinnitus, jaw ache and sinusitis,

stimulates lymphatic drainage and aids sleep* it helps to remove the toxins and other side effects caused

by the use of dyes, etc.* the massage has the effect of nourishing the hair roots and

prevents excessive hair loss


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Head massage