Shirovasti is a specialized Ayurvedic therapy used to treat various ailments like Neurological disorders, psychological disorders, ENT, ophthalmic disorders and hair disorders."Shiro" means head and "vasti" means "that which holds". ShiroVasti is a procedure in which the specified medicated oil is retained for a stipulated period in the head region by placing a leather sleeve of about six to eight inches in length on the head and a band (varti) tied around the forehead to keep it in place.