Takradhara consists of two Sanskrit words, Takra and Dhara. Takra means buttermilk and Dhara means pouring in a stream. In this treatment, buttermilk processed with medicinal herbs is used for external remedy and is poured in the form of a stream.
Takradhara is a type of Ayurvedic relaxation technique that uses medicated buttermilk to calm the mind and body and relieve tension. Takradhara involves the continual pouring of medicinal buttermilk over the body or onto the forehead.