It is one among the murdhataila (taila kept on scalp) and is the supreme one. A procedure in which the medicated oil is allowed to stay over the head for the prescribed time. It is a very example
of external Vasthi karma.
Indication
- Neurological conditions such as Hemiplegia
- Facial palsy
- Numbness
- Bell's palsy
- Parkinson's disease
- Chronic tension headache
- Trigeminal Neuralgia
- Aphasia
- Cervical Spondylosis
- Insomnia
- Anxiety Neurosis
- Hypermania
- Schizophrenia
- Neuropathies
- Dryness of mouth & nose
- Neurological eye diseases
- Dry eye syndrome
- Blurred vision
- Chronic depression
Contraindications
- Acute inflammatory conditions
- Heaviness of head
- Acute infections
- Children below 5 years.
