Keyword | S`hirodhaaraa |
Type | C. |
Etymology/ Definition | सेको धारासेक । सु.उ.२६/६ डल्हण |
Reference | S.U.26/5 D`alhan`a |
Literary Meaning | Pouring oil over head |
Implied Meaning | It is one of the four major management tools for the diseases of the head. It is the most effective and useful of them all. |
Elaboration | In this procedure warm medicated oil or freshly prepared decoctions or medicated milk or buttermilk is continuously poured on the forehead of the patient. An extremely important and useful tool to treat predominantly Vaata related disorders. It has significant role in the management of mental disorders, insomnia and epilepsy. |
Synonyms | S`hirosechana |
Contemporary Colloquial | Sprinkling |
Antonym | S`hirobhyanga |
Last updated on June 16th, 2021 at 11:25 am