Shiro Lepam Talam
Introduction
Siro Lepana is a specialized Ayurvedic therapy used to treat various ailments like skin disorders, hair fall, dandruff neurological disorders, etc.
“Siro “means whole body “Lepana” means to apply the medicated paste. Siro
Lepana is a procedure in which the specified medicated paste is applied for a stipulated period on the scalp. It is done by one qualified therapist to the specific area region with the help of medicated paste prescribed by an Ayurvedic consultant in a systematic way
Benefits
- Induces good sleep
- Relieves headache
- Relieves stressful condition
- Nourishes the central nerve system
- Nourishes the scalp
Treatment Duration
30 TO 35 MIN
The treatment duration depends on the consulting physician and the severity of the condition.
Treatment Course Duration
7 days, 14 days
The treatment course duration depends on the consulting physician and the severity of the condition.
Mode of Action of Shiro Lepana
The scalp is formed by five layers that are skin, connective tissue, aponeurosis, loose areolar layer, and pericardium the dense subcutaneous connective tissue has the richest cutaneous blood supply in the body.
The cell membrane which is made up of phospholipids absorbs the lipid-soluble medicinal extracts and enters the blood circulation.
The active ingredients of the medicated paste which is covered over the scalp contain various pharmacological actions like antioxidants, anti-inflammatory, anti-depressants, and intellectual properties.
These medicinal extracts will cross the cell membrane and enter the circulation.
Indications
- Headache
- Insomnia
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Schizophrenia
- Hair fall
- Dandruff
- Hypertension
- Thyroid disorders