Shiro dhara is a very old Ayurveda medical practice where a vessel with a hole in the bottom is used to pour gently warmed oil on the forehead continuously to cure conditions like chronic headaches, insomnia, mental illnesses, body inflammation, blood circulation improvement, and general immune system strengthening. This therapy is very effective in maintaining the equilibrium of body and mind. Dhara is an important factor of many Ayurvedic treatment plans and is prepared with herbal oil, coconut water, milk, ghee, dhanyamlam, and other components.
Thakra Dhara
It is a type of Dhara in which the forehead is continuously poured with medicated buttermilk in an oscillating pattern. It has been discovered to be efficient in regenerating brain cells, which improves memory. It is commonly used to treat psoriasis, premature graying, mental stress, all forms of migraines, and even insomnia.