Shiro means head and dhara means continuous flow of a liquid in this process warm herbal oils milk or buttermilk or decoctions are poured in a slow steady stream on your forehead after undergoing a revitalizing head neck and shoulder massage this treatment is profoundly relaxing and nourishing a total feeling of wellness mental clarity and comprehension is experienced in this process shirodhara is highly effective in removing mental stress and anxieties insomnia migraine headaches