Article: EFFECT OF SHIRODHARA IN THE MANAGEMENT OF NEUROPSYCHIATRIC DISORDERS: A REVIEW

Article Category: Review articles

DOI: 10.7897/2277-4343.140119

Pages: 79-84

Author: Anju KP *, Kavita Rathi, Nisha Kumari Ojha

Abstract: Background: There is an increased prevalence of neurodevelopmental and neurobehavioral disorders and other psychological issues. These all are considerably increasing in the paediatric age group in the present era. Children are the nation's future and tomorrow's citizens; it is a big concern for a paediatrician. All neuropsychiatric disorders are considered under the broad term unmada in Ayurveda. As per the pathophysiology of unmada, manas or chitta is affected. For this samprapti vighatana, there is a need for calming therapies like Shirodhara. Shirodhara also has many effects on sareerika and manasika doshas. To search and re-evaluate the possible mode of action of Shirodhara in different neurodevelopmental, neurobehavioral, and other psychotic disorders and also find the effectiveness of Shirodhara in neuropsychiatric disorders.

Keyword: Shirodhara, neuropsychiatric disorders, Ayurveda