Bearably hot oil is retained on the clean shaved head up to around one inch above the hair root. A leather belt is tied around the head and is sealed from within with black gram paste to retain oil. This is normally carried out for around 30 minutes. This is followed by gentle massage over back, shoulder, neck, head and mandible. Shiro Basti is normally given for 7 days and can be repeated if required.
Diseases-
1.Anxiety
2.Facial paralysis
3.Insomnia
4.Neurological disorders
5.Psychological disorders
6.Skin disorders such as Eczema & Psoriasis
7.Stress