Abstract

EFFECT OF SHIRODHARA IN ANXIETY: A CASE REPORT

Dr. Poonam Kumari*

Abstract

There is tremendous increase in the emotional illnesses like anxiety, unhappiness, and strain due to numerous issues like social estrangement, lockdowns, poor socioeconomic circumstances. Among these, generalised anxiety disorder (GAD) has advanced a disturbing situation in the country. The present study was expected to amount the efficacy of Shirodhara. Aims and Objective of the study was to assess the effect Shirodhara in Anxiety. The patient was provided with brain boosting Taila shirodhara in Anxiety. If we see the result, in between the 10 days of treatment patient reported relief in his symptoms. After 2 months, there was a significant reduction in all the symptoms. If we see, Warm liquids used in the Shirodhara procedure cause augmented infiltration of blood in scalp region thus relaxing muscle and nerve endings. Shirodhara causes tranquillity of mind and induces natural sleep by prolonged and continuous pressure. In the present case, the treatment showed significant relief and was found very effective in Anxiety.[1]

Keywords: Anxiety, shirodhara, present, symptoms.