Shiroabhyanga is an oil massage of the scalp, face, neck and shoulders using herbal oils such as Bhringraj, Brahmi or Neelibhringadi taila, with pressure on the head marma points.
Ayurveda recommends regular oiling of the head (Murdha taila) to calm Vata, support sleep and keep the hair and senses healthy.
How Shiroabhyanga is done
- Choice of oil based on scalp and dosha.
- Warm oil applied to the scalp and worked in with fingertips.
- Massage of the neck, shoulders and face, with gentle marma pressure.
- Rest; wash after an hour with lukewarm water.
Who Shiroabhyanga may suit
Shiroabhyanga may suit stress, tension headache, neck and shoulder tightness, poor sleep, dry scalp and hair fall.
Precautions before Shiroabhyanga
- Avoid during cold, sinus congestion or fever.
- Tell the doctor about any medicines you take, pregnancy, recent illness, high blood pressure, heart or kidney problems before the therapy. Do not stop any prescribed medicine on your own.
Shiroabhyanga in Varanasi at Aarogyam Shri Ayurveda
Shiroabhyanga at our Varanasi (Banaras) clinic is done by trained therapists under the supervision of an Ayurveda doctor, who first checks your Prakriti, current health and reports. The doctor then decides the oils or medicines, the number of sittings and the diet to follow during the course.
