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Murdha Taila is an Ayurvedic Therapy meant for curing Scalp Ailments. It literally means application of oil (Taila) on head(Murdha). It is beneficial in prevention of hair fall, breaking, graying , various diseases of head and increasing the efficiency of the organs of the head.

Types of Murdha Taila:

There are four types of Murdha Taila Therapy Techniques. They are:

Shiro-Abhyanga: Oil is smeared on head followed by a gentle massage.

Shiro-Seka: Medicated Oil is poured overhead in a continuous stream.

Shiro-Pichu: A special pad called the pichu retains the oil in the head for 3 to 4 hours.

Shiro-Basti: It is superior among the types of Murdha Taila Message Therapy.

The Shiro-Basti Technique of Head Massage: The person comfortably sits on a chair. The head of the person is shaved. He wears a specially designed cap of leather with size 12″ * 12″. This cap is called the Shiro Basti. Warm Medicated oil, Milk and a substance similar to Butter called Ghee are poured inside the cap up to a height of 2″. The decoction is retained over the head for 45 minutes. Then, the liquid is removed from the head. It is followed by a gentle massage of head, neck and shoulders.

Benefits of Shiro-Basti:

It is helpful in chronic Migraine, Facial Paralysis, Dandruff and Insomnia. It is prescribed in cases involving loss of sensation of scalp. It provides relief from defective vision, dryness of nose and mouth. It strengthens the voice,lower jaw and the head.