13/02/2020
Ksheeradhara is the procedure in which medicated milk is poured over head instead of medicated oil. Since it has cooling effect it is widely used for insomnia, headache, stress, depression, unmada, eye problems and all other mental disturbances.
Ksheeradhara relaxes the central nervous system and thus it helps in treating for mental disturbances and all these issues.
For the procedure, a thin strip of cloth is tied around the head, just above the eyebrows. Then the luke warm milk is poured through the dhara vessel placed above the forehead. Then the milk is made to flow in a continuous and constant stream. The milk flows through the forehead and on the scalp. It is followed by gentle massage to the scalp. The treatment nourishes and gives a lustrous appearance. For some neurological conditions which are accompanied by numbness and burning sensation, ksheeradhara shows very good results.