A Review on Takradhara: Special Panchakarma Therapy
Journal Title: International Journal of Ayurveda and Pharmaceutical Chemistry - Year 2018, Vol 0, Issue 0
Abstract
Panchakarma means five special procedures of detoxification for body & mind. Panchakarma can be administered both in a healthy, as well as the diseased person. When a healthy person undergoes Panchakarma therapy, it has a preventive effect on the body and in diseased person it helps in detoxification and bringing the equilibrium state of health. Takradhara is one among the Panchakarma procedure that is wide utilized in the management of various chronic diseases. It’s a special Panchakarma medical care during which medicated milk poured in a very continuous stream over the forehead in a specified manner. Takradhara is a traditional Ayurvedic procedure useful in treating psychosomatic disorders, psoriasis, hypertension and lack of sleep etc. Many research works conducted on Takradhara proved its efficacy scientifically. We have also discussed type, procedure manual, complication & management and the probable mode of action in psoriasis, hypertension, psychosomatic disorders and regulation of emotional and behavioural patterns.
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Kuldeep . , Suhas A. Chaudhary, Vimal Tewari, S. K. Tiwari
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