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Shirovasthi is the process of retaining medicinal oil
over the head with the help of a suitable cap to provide
nourishment to brain cells to prevent brain cell damage.
Certain mixture of the lukewarm herbal oils which are
prescribed by the Ayurveda Physician according to the
individual body type are poured into a cap fitted on the
head for some time per day according to the patient’s
conditions for the advised period.
A cylindrical leather cap of about ten inches height and
both ends open is fixed in position by means of a cloth belt
two or three inches in width tied around the head and by
black- gram paste used for plugging the boles and filling
the gap. Suitable medicated oil heated to a bearable degree
is poured with in and allowed to remain for 15 to 60
minutes.
Shirovasthi is the best treatment to cure variety of
conditions like insomnia, stress, tension, and different
mental conditions. In the past this therapy was prescribed
only for people with mental illness.
The stress associated with modern lifestyle has created
several problems and shirovasthi is redesigned as an
Ayurveda therapy to cure conditions such as lack of memory,
inability to concentrate, lack of willpower, etc. It is also
a good therapy for general good feeling. |
