Introduction:

Shirobasti is a oil massage and steam treatment of the head. It nourishes the central nervous system and it performed with help of warm medicated Ayurveda oil. which is helpful in management of Brain atrophy, Cerebellar Ataxia, Paralysis, speech loss, difficulty in swallowing food, loss of memory, cervical spondylosis.

Shiro means head and vasti means container. This procedure is aimed at relieving neurological ailments and diseases. If the patient seeks strong immunity both mentally and physically, Shiro Vasti is highly recommended.Shiro Vasti is the process of servicing your body, just as we do with automobiles. This servicing rejuvenates, enhances the life span of cells, boosts immunity, and increases metabolism in the human body. Depression, chronic headaches, migraines, and many other conditions are successfully treated in Ayurveda by Shiro Vasti.

Duration of the Procedure :

Based on health conditions and body doshas, the duration of Shiro Vasti for respective disorders may vary:

50 minutes for vata
40 minutes for pitta
30 minutes for kapha
Shirobasti is normally performed over a period of 7 days, but in the case of persistent health conditions, the treatment may extend to up to 2 weeks.

Benefits of Shiro Vasti :

• Prevents psychosomatic diseases
• Balances the brain and skull
• Alleviates pain as marma points are stimulated
• Promotes sleep, calms the mind, and reduces anxiety and depression
• Nourishes the roots of hair and promote new hairs
• Helps balance the vata and kapha in the brain
• Improves skin complexion

shirodhara procedure