Pouring of liquids like medicated oils, milk, decoction over head continuously for a specific period in specific manner is known as Shirodhara.When medicated buttermilkis used then it is called as Takradhara.Selection of medicines oils depends upon the disease and condition of the patient.

It is useful in loss of sensation of skin, facial paralysis, Insomnia, Dryness of nose, mouth, diseases of head.