Types of Takradhara
Shiro Takradhara
Buttermilk is poured on the forehead (mainly for mental and nervous system conditions).
Sarvanga Takradhara
Buttermilk is poured over the entire body (mainly for skin disorders and body relaxation).
Takradhara
What is Takradhara?
Takradhara is a traditional Ayurvedic therapy in which medicated buttermilk (takra) is gently poured in a continuous stream over the forehead or entire body, especially over the head (Shirodhara). It is a cooling and calming therapy used to balance the Pitta and Kapha doshas, and it is especially beneficial for mental stress, insomnia, skin disorders, and certain neurological issues.
“Takra” = Buttermilk, “Dhara” = Stream or continuous flow. So, Takradhara literally means the streaming of buttermilk on the body or forehead for therapeutic purposes.
Benefits of Takradhara
- Relieves stress, anxiety, and depression
- Improves sleep and treats insomnia
- Reduces high blood pressure
- Cools the body and mind
- Improves skin conditions like psoriasis, eczema, and acne
- Beneficial in neurological disorders, hormonal imbalance, and Pitta-related diseases
How Is It Performed?
- The patient lies comfortably on a special therapy table.
- This is usually done for 7 to 21 days, depending on the condition.
- A head and body massage may be given before or after the procedure.
- After therapy, the patient is advised to rest and avoid cold exposure.
- A stream of cool, medicated buttermilk is poured continuously over the forehead or body from a hanging vessel, for 30–60 minutes.
"Let the gentle stream of medicated buttermilk wash away the heat of stress, the noise of the mind, and awaken the calm within."
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