Thakradhara is a recuperative application of Ayurveda whereby a slow continuous stream of medicated buttermilk is poured either on the brow or over the entire body. This treatment is particularly used for the treatment of stress related illness, anxiety, sleep disorders, skin disorders among others.

What is Thakradhara?
"Thakra": Describes a milk by-product produced by mixing curd with water and treating it with herbal solutions.
"Dhara": This can be defined as the process of creating a constant flow of liquid, as explained below Supporters of pour over coffee positive attribute this kind of coffee preparation to its ability to provide users with a continuous flow of coffee.
The therapy requires trickling this medicated buttermilk over the body or forehead in a drum-beat pattern or order.

How is Thakradhara Performed?
Preparation of Buttermilk:

Liquid fresh curd is made from Buttermilk by adding water.
They are then prescribed specific treatments with herbs usually amla, vetiver, coriander or any other depending on the patient’s state.
Warm Buttermilk:

The buttermilk is warmed to a room temperature so as not to set the batter off with hot liquid.
Procedure:

Thus, the patient is on a wooden bed and the buttermilk is poured from a special plate with a hole through which the buttermilk flows without interruption.
The stream is targeted to areas, usually the forehead, or throughout the body, as is the case with,say, the Sthapani Marma treatment.
Duration:

A session usually takes 30-60 minutes, and the patient can have the session daily for 7-14 days depending on the doctor’s prescription.
Benefits of Thakradhara
Stress Relief:

Reduces anxiety, depression, and mental tension and helps to greatly relax the mind.
Improves Sleep:

Very effective in the treatment of insomnia because it is adjusted to soothe the nervous system.
Skin Health:

Good in psoriasis, eczema and dermatitis due to reflex some cooling and detoxifying effects.
Balances Doshas:

Best recommended for Pitta dosha to reduce effects of heat or metabolism within the body system.
Migraine and Headaches:

Reduces headaches and or migraines that are of a chronic kind.
Digestive Health:

Improves digestion and enables control of issues arising from production of ‘acid back up’.
Anti-aging:

Promotes cell growth of body tissues, prevents aging, and enhances energizing power.