Shirobyanga
Shirobhyanga is an Ayurvedic therapy that involves a head massage using warm herbal oils. Here’s an overview of the procedure and benefits of Shirobhyanga:
Procedure:
- The patient is made to sit comfortably with their head tilted forward
- Warm herbal oil is poured onto the scalp in a slow and steady stream.
- The therapist then massages the scalp with their fingertips, applying gentle pressure to various points on the head
- The massage may also include the neck, shoulders, and upper back, depending on the patient’s needs
- The massage typically lasts for 20 to 30 minutes, after which the oil is wiped off with a warm towel.
Benefits:
- Promotes relaxation: Shirobhyanga is known to have a calming effect on the mind and nervous system, reducing stress and anxiety.
- Relieves headaches: The massage helps to relieve tension in the head and neck, making it an effective therapy for headaches and migraines.
- Improves blood circulation: Shirobhyanga helps to improve blood circulation to the head and scalp, promoting hair growth and overall scalp health.
- Reduces dandruff: The warm herbal oil used in the massage helps to moisturize the scalp and reduce dandruff and dryness.
- Improves sleep: The relaxing effects of Shirobhyanga can help to improve the quality of sleep.
- Balances the doshas: Shirobhyanga helps to balance the Vata, Pitta, and Kapha doshas, promoting overall health and well-being.
- The massage helps to improve the function of the five senses and nervous system.
- It reduces stress and depression and helps with sleeplessness and anxiety.
- Helps in relieving musculo-skeletal tension.
- Gives deep relaxation and feeling of rejuvenation.
Ayurvedic Therapies
- Abhyangam
- Kizhi
- Dhanyamladhara
- Dasmoolaksheeradhara
- Thakradhara
- Shirodhara
- Pizhichil
- Udwarthanam
- Njavaratheppu
- Nasyam
- Hair Pack
- Herbal Facial
- Lepam
- Upanaham
- Steam Bath
- Nadisweda
- Netratarpana
- Shirolepa
- Shirobyanga
- Ksheera Dhooma
- Swedhana
- Shiropichu
- Karnapoorana
- Neonatal Care
- Post Natal Care
- Shiro Basthi
- Kati Basthi
- Greeva Basthi
- Janu Basthi
- Vethu kuli
- Udara Veshtanam
- Dhoomapaanam
- Rasnaadi Talam
- Anjana
