What is Takradhara?

Takradhara is a sudation therapy with medicated butter milk in Ayurveda. It can be done either as Shirodhara (pouring the decoction over the head) or the dhara over the entire body. This treatment is effective in insomnia, chronic headaches like migraine, ear-nose diseases, neuropathy and spondylitis.

What is Thakra?

Thakradhara(Thakra- Buttermilk; Dhara- Rhythmic flow) is a procedure of pouring medicated buttermilk over the forehead of the patient as buttermilk has cooling properties and helps in calming the body and the mind. After the preparatory application of oil on the body, the patient is made to lie on his back.

What is Pizhichil treatment Ayurveda?

Pizhichil (literally meaning squeezing) is a unique Ayurvedic therapy from Kerala. In this treatment, a special linen cloth is dipped into warm Kuzhambu, or a medicated oil mixture, and squeezed over the disease-affected areas of the patient.

How is nasya done?

In sitting or standing posture, dip the distal part of your little finger (up to distal skin crease) in Tila Taila and insert into one nostril while other is closed (pinched), insufflate the oil up while little finger is in nostril. Repeat the same for other nostril. Spit the oil when it reaches the throat.

What is Thalapothichil?

Thalapothichil is a special procedure of application of medicated paste on the head. Thalapothichil is also called as Shirolepa (an ointment to head/ head pack). It is the traditional Ayurveda treatment which is very effective in various psychosomatic disorders. It falls in the category of cooling treatments.

Can I do Nasya daily?

Pratimarsha Nasya is a type of Nasyakarma which is indicated for daily practice and is helpful in prevention of diseases of head, neck, oral cavity and also respiratory disorders.

How often can you do Shirodhara?

A typical Shirodhara session would last 30 to 60 minutes and is done for 3, 7, 14, or 28 days. The duration of a session may vary. The Ayurvedic practitioner determines both the duration and the number of days according to the patient’s age, constitution, and dosha status and the severity of the disease.

What’s the difference between takradhara and Shirodhara Ayurveda?

Takradhara is a special Ayurvedic treatment that uses medicated buttermilk.Takra means buttermilk and dhara is a stream.The physiological benefits of Takradhara Ayurvedic Treatment are very similar to that of shirodhara. However, the major difference being use of medicated buttermilk. Book appointment.

What kind of treatment is takradhara for psoriasis?

Takradharais a traditional Ayurvedic procedure wherein a stream of buttermilkis poured on to the targeted body part. Thakradhara is useful in treating psoriasis,hypertension,lack of sleepetc. What is Takra Dhara?

How does Takra Dhara work on the central nervous system?

Takra Dhara relaxes & revitalizes the central nervous system, balances the brain and hormonal functions and thus regularizes and relaxes all the functions of the body. The stress in each and every cell and passage of the body is removed. It has a soothing effect on the endocrine system.

How does ayurvedictakradhara treatment improve mental health?

Takradharasoothes the hypothalamus and also relaxes the nerves. This creates mental calmness. AyurvedicTakradhara treatment also regulates the functions of pituitary gland and thus is beneficial in improving mental health.