Thalapothichil

Thalapothichil is a special procedure of application of medicated paste on the head. Its also called as Shirolepa. It’s a traditional treatment of Kerala which is effective in various phychosomatic disorders. Basically thalapothichil is a cooling treatment. A gentle oil massage is given to head with specific medicated oil. A herbal paste is freshly prepared by cooking it with buttermilk after carefully assessing the condition of the person. The paste is applied over the scalp in a layer of thickness of about 0.5 to 1 cm. 30 min to 45 min is the duration of the treatment depending on the condition.

Thalapothichil is indicated in :

• Insomnia and sleep disorders
• Hyperte
• Chronic headaches like migraine
• Burning sensation of the body
• Certain skin diseases of scalp like dermatitis of scalp, dandruff, hair loss
• Premature graying hair
• Certain types of Insanity
• Epilepsy
• Chronic Sinusitis
• Anxiety, depression
• Some stages of mental retardation

Benefits:

• Corrects imbalance of Pitta dosha
• Relaxes and calms down the mind
• Stabilizes the nervous system
• Activates the marma points
• Relieves stress, tension, heaviness of the head
• Improves quality of sleep
• Improves luster and smoothness of hair
• Improves memory
• Relaxes, rejuvenates and nourishes the head and neck region