What is takra dhara
Thakradhara is a type of shirodhara treament, in which takra(Butter milk) is used to pour gently over forehead instead of oil.
Medicines used for preperation of takra may differ based on the disease and prakruthi of patient.
Duration
Normally its done for a duration of 45min to 1 hour it may vary according to the condition of patient and disease.
Abhyanga can be done prior to the dhara to make petient more comfortable.
Importance of takra dhara
Stress
Hypertension
Insomnia
Depression
Psoriasis
pittha aggravated conditions
Vata predominant diseases
Nidra plays a major role in health. hence its necessary to have a sound sleep. The clinical studies on takra dhara proves that its having a excellent results in insomnia cases.
Takra dhara's importance comes in modern day world, were it having a lots of stress related diseases.
Takra dhara helps in fighting fatigue, nervous weakness, Anorexia. also helpful in curing cracks, burning, itching over feet . also gives a positive impact on diabetic neuropathy.
Thakra dhara is very much useful in Psoriasis also (Thakra dhara in Psoriasis - Blog is coming soon)
How it works
Thakra dhara helps in stabilizing mind and improves transmission of nerve impulse by increasing acetylcholine (ACH) which acts as a mediator between impulses.
it soothes the hypothalamus, there by regulating the functions of pituitary gland and inducing sleep. studies shows that Dhara increases blood circulations in internal organs there by stabilizing metabolism and sleep which plays a vital role in building immunity.
*Informations are collected from different websites and books
Dr. Athyul PRaj
(B.A.M.S)
Commenti