Abhyanga (massage) procedure performed on head (siras) is called sirobhyanga. It is the first procedure among the murdha tailas and has the less effect of all of them according to Acarya. In our common practice, prior to whole body massage,head massage is done routinely.
It can be done as a preventive procedure and as a therapeutic procedure.
Depth of penetration is about 3 mm.
'Reference seen in Ayurveda samhitas
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Benefits of head massage
- . Massage on temples improves eyesight and creates a well centred state of awareness.
- Massage of the temples, eye brows relaxes the whole body and is especially beneficial for the eyes and nervous system.
- Massage of the forehead increases sight and power of concentration.
- Scalp massage cures dryness, loss of hair and premature baldness.
- Head massage increases the supply of fresh oxygen and glucose to the brain. It increases blood circulation and normal functioning of hormones.
Indications:
Hair fall, Psychological diseases, headache spectrum, hair ailments, scalp diseases, degenerative and demyelinating brain diseases, ear and eye diseases etc
Pre operative procedure:
It can be done at any time of the day, before bath. Morning time is most ideal. Patient is asked to take moderate warming up exercise and do clear his bowel.
Procedure:
Patient is made to sit on a cushioned knee high chair / stool. His body is covered with a cloth below the neck. Therapist standing behind the patient is ideal position to carry out massage. Oil is to be made Luke warm by keeping in boiling water before application. The oil is then poured in the hands of therapist,held over the head or the patient, then spread all over the head including the neck and ear pinna with palmar surface of the therapist. Then start to massage gently over these areas. Movement should be done in linear direction or in circular fashion.
Amount of oil to be used is till the head gets wet with oil (50 ml-lOO ml)
Duration: 30 min to 45 min.
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