An Evidence-Based Review on Shirodhara: A Unique Panchakarma Therapy

Shirodhara is a procedure consisting of continuous pouring stream medicated oil, milk, buttermilk, etc. on the forehead patient from specific height for specified period. Acharya Vagbhatta has described four types Murdha Tail i.e., Abhyanga, Parishek, Pichu, and Shirobasti, which successively more beneficial than previous one. or Shiroparishechan one them. Indication was found in our ancient textbooks various diseases like Ardhavabhedaka, Suryavarta, Ardita, Pakshaghata, Hanugraha, Akshishula, Nidranasha, Shirogata Vata Shirahkampa.
 In modern era, it very widely used Panchakarma therapy this review article, an evidence-based approach to define type, procedure, indication contraindication, mode action, complications management evidence efficacy Shirodhara. Based been effective disorders Insomnia, Psoriasis, ADHD children, Shirah Shoola, essential hypertension, cerebral ischemic stroke premature ejaculation when accompanied with other treatment modalities. subjective as well scientific parameters biochemical markers studies.