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Cosmetic Benefits of Shirodhara Treatment: A Comprehensive Review of Its Impact on Scalp, Hair and Skin Health

Published:03 Sept 2014
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G.U.A. Kumara1, W.M.D.R.W. Wadimuna2, A. Vijaya Lakshmi3

1 Postgraduate Scholar, Department of Postgraduate Studies in Dravyaguna, Dr. B.R.K.R. Government Ayurvedic College, Kaloji Narayana Rao University of Health Sciences, Hyderabad, Telangana State, India, And Lecturer (Probationary), Department of Dravyaguna Vignana, Faculty of Indigenous Medicine, Gampaha Wickramarachchi University of Indigenous Medicine, Sri Lanka

2 Registered Ayurvedic Medical Practitioner, Department of Ayurveda, Sri Lanka

3 Professor and Head, Department of Postgraduate Studies in Dravyaguna, Dr. B.R.K.R. Government Ayurvedic College, Kaloji Narayana Rao University of Health Sciences, Hyderabad, Telangana State, India

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Conclusion

, Shirodhara provides a holistic approach to enhancing cosmetic health by integrating stress reduction, hormonal balance, and targeted scalp and skin care, making it a valuable practice in both traditional and modern beauty therapies.

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ShirodharaHair Growth CycleSkin HealthAyurvedic Beauty Therapy

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Kumara, G., Wadimuna, W., & Lakshmi, A. V. (2024). Cosmetic Benefits of Shirodhara Treatment: A Comprehensive Review of Its Impact on Scalp, Hair and Skin Health. International Journal of Ayurvedic and Herbal Medicine, 14(6). https://doi.org/10.47191/ijahm/v14i6.12

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