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'''Indications of shirodhara in general'''
−§ Headache (tension headache and migraine)+§ Wounds especially affecting the upper part of the body above the clavicle (urdhva jatru).
−§ Suppurations in the scalp+ +§ Ulcerations of the scalp+ +§ Burning sensation [A. Hri. Sutra Sthana 22/25] + +§ The diseases affecting the upper parts of the body (neurological diseases).
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−§ stress, psychic and psychosomatic diseases like psychosis, neurosis, epilepsy, irritable bowel syndrome.
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−§ Insomnia
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−§ Generalized anxiety disorders.
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−§ Addition disorders like alcoholism
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−§ Excess sweating, hypertension.
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−§ Syncope
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−§ Exhaustion without exertion.
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−§ Loss of consciousness
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−§ Enlargement of glands
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−§ Diabetes
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−§ Autoimmune skin diseases like psoriasis, dandruff, and chronic eczema.
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−'''Contra indications of shirodhara<sup>[1]</sup>'''
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−§ Shirodhara is not indicated in diseases arising out of dominance of kapha dosha.
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−§ It is not advised during extreme hot and cold seasons.
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−§ It is not advised at the time of mild increase of doshas.
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−§ Contraindicated at noon and midnight.
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−§ It is also prohibited on poor sunny days.
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−'''Shirodhara procedure'''
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|beyond 3 days or mixed with already used sneha
|beyond 3 days or mixed with already used sneha
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−== Indications of shirodhara in general ==
+<ul style="text-align:justify;"><li>Headache (tension headache and migraine)</li>
+<li>Wounds especially affecting the upper part of the body above the clavicle (urdhva jatru).</li>
+<li>Suppurations in the scalp</li>
+<li>Ulcerations of the scalp</li>
+<li>Burning sensation [A. Hri. Sutra Sthana 22/25] </li>
+<li>The diseases affecting the upper parts of the body (neurological diseases).</li>
+<li>stress, psychic and psychosomatic diseases like psychosis, neurosis, epilepsy, irritable bowel syndrome.</li>
+<li>Insomnia </li>
+<li>Generalized anxiety disorders.</li>
+<li>Addition disorders like alcoholism</li>
+<li>Excess sweating, hypertension.</li>
+<li>Syncope</li>
+<li>Exhaustion without exertion.</li>
+<li>Loss of consciousness</li>
+<li>Enlargement of glands</li>
+<li>Diabetes</li>
+<li>Autoimmune skin diseases like psoriasis, dandruff, and chronic eczema.<ref name="ref4">Dr Vasant C Patil, Principles and Practice of Panchakarma.1st ed. Ilkal,Bagalkot.Atreya Ayurveda publications.2010.p.161</ref></li></ul>
−== Contra indications of shirodhara<ref name="ref1" /> ==
−<ul style="text-align:justify;"><li>Shirodhara is not indicated in diseases arising out of dominance of kapha dosha.</li>
−<li>It is not advised during extreme hot and cold seasons.</li>
−<li>It is not advised at the time of mild increase of doshas.</li>
−<li>Contraindicated at noon and midnight.</li>
−<li>It is also prohibited on poor sunny days.</li></ul>
−== Shirodhara procedure ==
Purva karma (pre therapeutic procedure)
Purva karma (pre therapeutic procedure)