Efficacy of Shirodharatherapy on Khalitya – A Case Study

Abstract

Continuously increasing industrialization and urbanization has posted greater threat on health and hair due to pollution, contamination of water, air and stress. There is an increase in the incidence of hair fall (alopecia) correlate with khalitya in Ayurveda.Shirodhara re-establish functional integrity between Prana, Udana & Vyana Vayu, Sadhaka Pitta &Tarpaka Kapha. Shirodhara procedure stimulate the Agyachakra - seat of vital part (Marma) and thus help in regulating the neuro-endocrine system to maintain the hormones, neurotransmitters etc. related to Hypothalamus, Pituitary, Pineal gland etc, to have proper relaxation &tranquillity. Moreover, supine position in Shirodhara also helps in providing further relaxation.