Takradhara
तक्रधारा
Medicated buttermilk streamed on the forehead — deeply cooling for pitta.
neutral for Vatareduces Pittaneutral for Kapha
What it involves
Buttermilk with herbs poured in a steady stream over the forehead.
Traditionally used for
- insomnia
- stress
- psoriasis
Contraindications & cautions
- cold/cough
Classical sources
- Ashtanga Hridayam — Sutrasthana — panchakarma context
Educational information about Ayurveda — not a medical diagnosis or treatment. Consult a qualified professional before starting any herb, supplement, or therapy.