Sirovasthi is the process in which medicated oil is poured to your head and maintained in it for some time using a cap or bandage. In this therapy, warm medicated oil is retained over the head for a certain amount of time. This oil is a mixture of gingely oil, castor oil, ghee,
common milk, and various herb extracts. Herbs and oil are boiled in a special way in order to extract their full medicinal properties. The timing and duration of the treatment varies according to the condition of the patient and type of disease. Usually, the doctor prescribes a 7 or 14 day treatment course.
Sirovasthi treatment is recommended for:
It is also used to treat nervous disorders like hemiplegia, quadriplegia and eye diseases due to weak nerves, spondylitis, and certain other skin disorders of the head.