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Dhara: In the Dhara treatment process, herbal oils, medicated milk, buttermilk, etc., are
allowed to flow on the forehead in a special rhythmic method for about 45 minutes in a day
for 7 to 21 days. This treatment is ideal for insomnia, mental disorders, neurasthenia, memory
loss, and certain skin diseases.
In Thakra dhara, after giving head massage, medicated buttermilk is poured in an
uninterrupted flow from a hanging vessel to the forehead and scalp. This is good in treating
scalp problems such as dandruff, Psoriasis, hypertension, diabetes, hair loss, and other skin
complaints. In Siro dhara, after giving a good head massage, herbal oil is poured in an
uninterrupted flow from a hanging vessel to the forehead and scalp. This is considered good
in relieving stress and strain and inducing sleep.
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