Authentic Classical Clinical Procedure

Shirolepa Therapy

शिरोलेप (Cooling Herbal Scalp Paste)

Therapeutic Herbal Scalp Pack for Heat Relief, Hair Growth & Mind Calm

Shirolepa Therapy treatment at Global Arogyalaya
Supervised by Senior Board-Certified Vaidyas

What is Shirolepa Therapy?

Shirolepa involves applying a thick paste of cooling medicinal herbs (Amalaki, Brahmi, Chandana) over the scalp, covered with a plantain leaf.

Why is Shirolepa Therapy Recommended?

Chronic headaches, scalp itchiness, hair thinning, premature greying, and excessive mental exhaustion benefit from localized herbal poultices.

Therapeutic Mode of Action

  • Transdermal Cooling: Cools cranial blood vessels and scalp follicles.
  • Nutrient Absorption: Herbs nourish hair roots and relieve scalp inflammation.

Clinical Indications

Shirolepa Therapy is prescribed following diagnostic evaluation for patients presenting with:

Hair Loss & Premature Greying
Scalp Itchiness & Dandruff
Chronic Stress & Sleeplessness
Migraine & Burning Head Sensation

Three-Phase Procedural Protocol

Phase I

Purva Karma (Preparation)

  • Head massage with medicated oil.
Phase II

Pradhan Karma (Primary Procedure)

  • Applying 1-inch thick herbal paste over scalp and wrapping with plantain leaf for 45 minutes.
Phase III

Paschat Karma (Post-Therapy Care)

  • Washing head with herbal decoction and drying hair naturally.

Therapeutic Outcomes & Health Benefits

Promotes Hair Growth

Nourishes hair roots and stops premature hair fall.

Calms Brain Heat

Relieves stress headaches and mental fatigue.

Schedule Your Clinical Assessment

Speak with our senior Ayurvedic Vaidyas to determine your body constitution (Prakriti) and receive a customized treatment plan.