Abstract
Shiroabhyanga is narrated in many Samhitas as a part of dinacharya (daily regime of personal hygiene) and part of treatment for shiroroga. Shiroabhyanga is to be considered in snehan therapy. As it nourishes the senses of mind and gives the strength. Before starting any type of research, an Ayurvedic research scholar is required to go through critical literary review. This is a lantern in the direction of the pathway of that particular work. This review article deals with nirukti (Origin) paribhasha (definition), classification, benefits, procedure, modern review of the Shiroabhyanga and hypothetic reasoning of its action.
Highlights
In Ayurveda various aacharya has explained dinacharya as a preventive aspect for various diseases
Shiroabhyanga is one of the major upakrama described in Dinacharya
Shiroabhyanga comes under the type Murdha Taila which is type of Bahya Snehana 1
Summary
Patil[2 1]. Swasthavritta and Yoga, Loknete Rajarambapu Patil Ayurvedic Medical College, Hospital, P.G.Institute & Research
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