Upkarma

Shiro Basti - Mental Makeover Treatment

The word shiro means “head” and basti means “to retain” hence the process of retaining the medicated/herbal oil with the help of a leather cap over the shir pradesh (head region) is known as the shiro basti. The treatment is relaxing and recommended specifically for those suffering from conditions

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Benefits

Shiro Basti is very beneficial in all ailments related to the head region and favourable for sense organs as discussed below

• Brain: Improves memory and mental abilities, helpful in cranial nerve disorders, stress and neurological disorders.
• Head : Scalp dryness, hair loss, headache, burning sensation of scalp and other diseases of skull.
• Face : Facial paralysis, leave a remarkable lustre and glow on face.
• Skin : Shiro basti makes skin soft and shiny.
• Others : Insomnia, sleeplessness, skin disorders such as eczema & psoriasis.