Sirodhara using medicated milk is called ksheeradhara. Pure cow’s milk is medicated with herbs like sanadal wood, camphor, vetiver roots etc. This is flown on the forehead of the person after a gentle massage on the body and oil application on the head. The temperature of the milk is made lukewarm in the beginning and then maintained as room temperature through out the process. Along with the dhara a gentle massage on the body is also done through out the 45 minutes. After that the head of the person is wiped well and the patient is allowed to take rest for a few minutes. Then hot water is used for body bath and luke warm medicated water is used for the head.
The medicaments applied on the head get absorbed through the scalp and hair follicles. These medicines will act on the body and head according to the disease condition. The gentle movement of the flow on the fore head helps for relaxation and imparts good sleep.