Dhara (14 Days)

The treatment is meant to cure problems like Insomnia, Vatha predominated diseases, Mental tension and certain Skin diseases. In this treatment the mental state is similar to that of the trance, which in turn relaxes the mind and the body. The treatment includes pouring of some herbal oil, medicated milk, medicated butter milk on the forehead in a unique method for around 45 minutes. The treatment is carried out for a duration that ranges between 7 to 21 days. It is very effective on those people who are suffering from paralysis, diabetics, etc. Dhara, after giving head massage medicated Buttermilk is poured in an uninterrupted flow from a hanging vessel to the forehead and scalp.

The patient lies on a wooden bed in a comfortable position and is covered with a liberal application of the medicated oil (herbal concoction of milk or other materials) on the head and body. A specially designed apparatus is filled with the medicated oil and placed at a specific height. The masseur then swings the apparatus back and forth so that the oil flows continuously and gently across the forehead. The head is then dried with a towel and again oil is applied to the head. This treatment can also be done for a specific part or the whole body, depending on the ailment. It promotes rejuvenation and revitalization of the human mind and body, diminishing the effect of ageing. It is a special massage therapy for stress & strain