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About Shirodhara Therapy

About Shirodhara Therapy

Shirodhara is a classical and a well-established ayurvedic procedure of slowly and steadily dripping medicated oil on the center of the forehead of the patient, resting quietly on a comfortable bed. Other liquids like coconut water, buttermilk, milk, etc. are also used depending on the individual need of the patient. The etymology of Shirodhara is from shira = head and dhara = a steady flow. This procedure induces a relaxed state of awareness, which results in a dynamic psycho-somatic balance.

A total feeling of wellness, mental clarity, and comprehension is experienced in this process. It is quite recently that Japanese investigators have initiated state-of-the art studies on Shirodhara for its effects on psychoneuroimmunology. The same group has also studied the specific effects of the essential oil from Lavendula angustifolia.

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In India, Shirodhara is a common and age-old Ayurvedic practice, and the clinical benefits are being observed by vaidyas in thousands of patients. In Ayurvedic colleges, there have also been several MD dissertations and occasional few research papers on Shirodhara. However, there has been less attention on the psychological and physiological effects, along with investigative correlates of electrocardiogram (ECG), electroencephalogram (EEG), and selected biochemical markers like catecholamines.

How Does Shirodhara Therapy Work?

Shirodhara is a classical and well-established ayurvedic procedure that involves slowly and steadily dripping medicated oil or other liquids on the forehead. This procedure induces a relaxed state of awareness, resulting in a dynamic psycho-somatic balance.

Background and Objectives

The study aims to evaluate the psychological and physiological effects of Shirodhara in healthy volunteers by monitoring:

  • Rating of mood and levels of stress
  • Electrocardiogram (ECG)
  • Electroencephalogram (EEG)
  • Selected biochemical markers of stress

Materials and Methods

The study was conducted in a human pharmacology laboratory with the following parameters:

  • Open-labeled study design, comparing baseline variables with post-Shirodhara values
  • 16 healthy human volunteers who provided informed consent
  • Shirodhara was preceded by Abhyanga (whole body massage)
  • Standardized Shirodhara method using a peristaltic pump for controlled dripping rate
  • Temperature controlled with a thermostat
  • Assessment of mood and stress levels using validated rating scales
  • Pre- and post-Shirodhara ECG and EEG records were evaluated

Results

Statistical analysis was performed using Student's paired "t" test. The study found:

  • Significant improvement in mood scores (P <0.001)
  • Significant reduction in stress levels (P <0.001)
  • Decrease in breathing rate
  • Reduction in diastolic blood pressure
  • Reduction in heart rate
  • Increase in alfa rhythm in EEG, correlating with a relaxed alert state

Conclusion

The study concluded that:

  • Standardized Shirodhara leads to a state of alert calmness similar to the relaxation response observed in meditation
  • Clinical benefits of Shirodhara in conditions like anxiety neurosis, hypertension, and stress aggravation due to chronic degenerative diseases could be mediated through adaptive physiological effects

Implications for Treatment

Based on the study results, Shirodhara therapy may be beneficial for:

  • Stress reduction and management
  • Improving mood and emotional well-being
  • Potentially aiding in the treatment of anxiety disorders
  • Supporting management of hypertension
  • Alleviating stress-related symptoms in chronic degenerative diseases
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