Sirodhara

"Sirodhara" means continuous flow (dharma) on the head (sira). Just as the root forms the base of plants, in Ayurveda the head is considered the root of the body. Therefore, Sirodhara is a very important Ayurvedic therapy. Medicated oil, medicated butter milk, etc. are used to create a continuous flow over the forehead thus stimulating the pineal gland in the brain which produces serotonin and melatonin.