Ksheerdhara Therapy in Ayurveda | Birla Ayurveda

KSHEERADHARA THERAPY

 The name comes from the Sanskrit words ksheera (milk) & dhara (flow),
 Ksheera dhara is the Ayurveda treatment procedure refers to pouring of lukewarm cows milk processed with herbal decotion having cooling potency ,with a slow rhythmic flow to the forehead or over the whole body for a particular duration with simultaneous gentle relaxing massage
 Ksheera dhara Types & Duration
Ksheera shiro dhara – It is carried out for head (30-40 Minutes)
Ksheera sarvangadhara – It covers the whole body except head (1 hour)

HOW DOES THE TREATMENT KSHEERADHARA WORKS

• While doing the ksheera dhara in head , it stimulates and soothes the hypothalamus, thereby regulating the functions of the pituitary gland and inducing sleep thus creates mental calmness to reduce stress
• While doing the kheera dhara over full body its helps in cooling and relaxing the body with improves blood circulation & it will relaxes the entire nervous system
• From this we can conclude the ksheera dhara enables the body and mind to experience a state of deep rest .

PROCEDURE

PREPARATION OF THE MEDICINE
The medicated milk is prepared on a daily basis for this treatment.mimimum of 3 litres of milk & 6 litres of water are processed with 750 grams of medical herbs until 3 litres remains ,the content are filtered and allow to warm

KSHEERA SHIRO DHARA STEPS
Abhyangam of the head with medicated oil for 5-10 mins,The patient is made to lie down in supine position ,a small pillow could be placed under the head to relax,ears plugged, forehead tied with gauze to avoid leakage towards eyes and eyes covered with cotton pads dipped in rose water.the lukewarm medicated milk is poured into the dhara vessel placed above the forehead is allowed to fall from a height of 4 angulas (fingers)in a continuous stream over the glabellar regionand gently oscillated in between. The medicated milk flows from the forehead to the scalp and hair which is accompanied by a gentle relaxing massage to head .The total time for the procedure is 30 to 40 mins. After the dhara patients head is wiped out with towel, hot water bath can be taken after an hour. After bath apply rasnadi choornam over the scalp.

KSHEERA SARVANGADHARA
Patient should lie down in supine position on droni, Next is to give Abhyangam of the full body except head .After that lukewarm medicated ksheera 4 to 5 litres will be poured in a rhythmic way over the entire body with 2 kindi( a traditional brass instrument shaped like pot which is used for pouring) with a soft relaxing massage performed in seven standard massage positions by two therapists. The total time period for full body ksheera dhara is one hour, After the dhara,The patient body should wiped out with soft towel,hot water bath can be taken after an hour.

BENEFITS

• Blood circulation of the body
• Relaxation of the mind
• Lubricating the joints
• Insomnia
• Reduces excess heat &burning sensation
• Premature graying
• Relaxation of mind and body
• Improves blood circulation
• In headaches due to vatha pitha
• Restores vitality
• Improves skin glow
• Relieves fatigue
• Boost memory

SIDE EFFECTS OF KSHEERADHARA

Ksheeradhara is a beneficial treatment and there are no serious side effects associated with this treatment but sometimes due to cold property of milk it will cause fever, shivering.

BEAUTY THERAPIES

NAVARA FACIAL
It is an ayurvedic natural special facial done using medicated rice named NAVARA/ shashti rice (a special type of rice harvested in 60 days, which Is rich in minerals, proteins, fiber & carbohydrates) cooked & Processed in herbal decoctions mainly balamoola & milk.

HOW DOES NAVARA FACIAL WORKS:
The fine rice used for scrubbing exfoliates the skin & helps to removing dead skin. The massage procedure improves blood circulations & the herbal mask absorbs excess oil to make skin glow & provides nutrition’s, muscle strength, rejuvenation & glow to the skin.

STEPS AND INGREDIENTS NAVARA FACIAL
• CLEANSING/FACE WASH : milk with rose petals (rose water)
• SCRUBBING: NAVARA rice flour (dry powder)
• STEAM: neem & tulsi leaves
• FACE MASSAGE: small kizhi (cooked NAVARA rice processed with balamoola & milk)
• FACE PACK: NAVARA fine paste (prepared NAVARA paste)

BENEFITS OF NAVARA FACIAL:
• Prevents sagging of skin
• Removes facial toxins
• Retain over all youth & vitality of the facial tissues
• Blemishes dark patches of the skin
• Hydrates the skin
• Good for oil skin
• Natural glow
• Hyper pigmentation

SIDE EFFECTS
• Redness
• Dryness
• irritation

AYURVEDA FACIAL

STEPS & INGREDIENTS
• CLEANSING/FACE WASH - rose water
• SCRUBBING: triphala choornam
• STEAM: neem & tulsi leaves
• FACE MASSAGE:kumkumadi oil)
• FACE PACK: manjistadi churnam, yashtimadhu, lodra churnam

MIXED FRUIT FACIAL

STEPS & INGREDIENTS
• CLEANSING/FACE WASH - cucumber juice
• SCRUBBING: sugar & banana paste& oats
• STEAM: boiled water + 5 drops orange juice
• FACE MASSAGE: strawberry paste
• FACE PACK: papaya paste