Traditional Shirodhara - Equipment
The traditional technique requires a cumbersome and expensive equipment (sometimes more than 2,000 USD).
The table is not comfortable.
The equipment occupies a lot of space.
Some technicians operate the device and make noise behind the head of the patient.
Futhermore, the eyes are protected by a headband, so that the oil does not come in contact with the eyes, which would be very irritating. But the headband diminishes the sensation and the effect of the flow on the forehead.
Some automatic systems have been developed but are very expensive (several thousand USD) and are still not comfortable.
