Takradhara Therapy

Takradhara is one of the powerful relaxation therapies in Ayurveda. The word Takradhara contains two words where Takra means buttermilk and the word dhara means pouring. The main ingredient of this treatment is the medicated buttermilk. This will be gently poured over the forehead of the patient. This is the luxurious treatment where the medicated buttermilk calms down the individual. This treatment provides coolness to the brain, reduces mental stress, relaxes the mind and increases memory. This is similar to shirodhara i.e. the buttermilk is poured over the head or Sarvanga dhara i.e. buttermilk is poured over the entire body. There are three methods of takradhara namely, Ekanga Takradhara, Sarvanga Takradhara and Shiro Takradhara. Benefits of takradhara are:

1. Relieves stress
2. Reducing hypertension
3. Increasing digestive power
4. Slowing onset of Alzheimer�s
5. Combating insomnia
6. Fighting depression
7. Alleviating anorexia
8. Curing anemia
9. Treating psoriasis
10. Prevents graying of hair
11. Improves skin disorder

Takradhara is suitable for diseases

Takradhara is ideal for those patients who are suffering from Stress, hypertension, Chronic Insomnia, Migraines, Alzheimer�s, Paralysis, Depression, ear & nose diseases, spondylitis, psoriasis, pitta aggravated diseases, vata predominant diseases and diabetic neuropathy.

Our Procedure

When you consult an ayurvedic physician he will evaluate the Prakriti, Vikruti and dosha imbalance of the patient. Accordingly, he prescribes the herbs to be used in medicating the buttermilk. This treatment is done during the early morning of the day. The patient will be asked to lie down (for Shirodhara) or sit (for Sarvanga Dhara) on a wooden cot comfortably. When they lie down a pillow will be placed beneath their neck. Then the lukewarm medicated buttermilk will be poured on the forehead or on the whole body of the patient. The takra will be collected again and poured into the vessel without interruption. This procedure will go on for 30 to 45 minutes. Massage will also be done after this. Normally, they will do a mild massage of the head which will provide relaxation from the physical standpoint. There will be an uninterrupted flow of buttermilk above the forehead. Though this procedure is similar to shirodhara but takradhara cannot be boiled. Once this treatment gets over the patient�s head will be wiped with Amalaki Kwatha apart from warm sponging. Then the patient�s head will be dried. Therapists will apply Rasnadi powder on the head as it has the power to fight against the virus that will initiate cold or cough. This treatment will be done for 7 to 14 days based on the severity of the disease and each session will go up to two hours.

Why Takradhara Therapy at Panchkarma therapies

For all those who want to undergo Takradhara therapy, Panchkarma therapies is your best choice. We have expert therapists who will perform this therapy under the guidance of well qualified physician who will recommend the right herb for the treatment based on severity of disease of the patient. Then this will be mixed along with the buttermilk and used in the treatment.