March 23rd, 2007 | admin

Pada dhara is an Ayurvedic oil therapy given to the feet of a person to cure strengthlessness of feet joints, swollen joints and legs, pain, numbness, etc…  Pada or padam means a foot and dhara means a relentless flow (of something like water). Here the dhara is medicated oil or medicinal decoction at a mild temperature. The dhara is supplemented by an occasional massage, usually 20 minutes apart. The total procedure can last from 45 minutes up to one hour. Application of massage oils below the feet is beneficial for the eyes also.