THALAPOTHICHIL THERAPYThalapothichil is a special procedure of application of medicated paste on the head. Thalapothichil is also called as Shirolepa (an ointment to head/ head pack). It is the traditional Ayurveda treatment which is very effective in various psychosomatic disorders. It falls in the category of cooling treatments. Thalapothichil is a specialized Ayurvedic procedure used to treat various ailments like scalp disorders, neurological disorders etc.PROCEDUREThe person is made to sit in an easy position. A gentle oil massage is given to head with specific medicated oil. An herbal paste is freshly prepared by cooking it with the 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 centimeter, leaving a small central portion. Medicated oil is filled in this groove. The paste is then covered with leaves (plantain or lotus leaf) and cloth leaving the groove open. At the end of the procedure the paste is removed; a gentle head massage is given.DURATION OF THE TREATMENT30 minutes to 45 minutes depending on the condition.MODE OF ACTION OF THALAPOTHICHILThe scalp is formed by five layers that is skin, connective tissue, aponeurosis, loose areolar layer and pericardium the dense subcutaneous connective tissue has the richest cutaneous blood supply in the body.The cell membrane which are made up of phospholipids, absorbs the lipid soluble medicinal extracts and enter in to the blood circulation.Since there is a procedure of Abhyanga before Thalapothichil where the medicated oil applied over the scalp and mild massage is done due to which the heat is generated and vasodilatation happens which allows the lipids in medicated oil to absorb the active ingredients of the medicated paste which is covered over the scalp containing various pharmacological action like antioxidants, anti-inflammatory, anti-depressants, intellectual properties.These medicinal extract will cross the cell membrane and enter into the circulation. Here the covering of herbal leaf plays a vital role in completing the procedure in order to maintain adequate temperature throughout the procedure.BENEFITS OF THALAPOTHICHIL THERAPYCorrects imbalance of pitta DoshaRelaxes and calms down the mind; has a soothing effect on the bodyStabilizes the nervous systemActivates the Marma (vital areas) pointsRelieves stress, tension, heaviness of the headImproves quality of sleepImproves luster and smoothness of hairImproves memoryRelaxes, rejuvenates and nourishes the head and neck region.Relaxes and rejuvenate the mind and sense organsNourishes the brain hence promotes intellect.It helps to bring mental calmness.It nourishes the hair roots and makes the hair soft and glossy.Improves neuro-muscular conditionInduces good sleepStimulates endocrine glandsINDICATEDInsomnia and sleep disordersHypertensionChronic headaches like migrainesBurning sensation of the bodyCertain skin diseases of scalp like dermatitis of scalp, dandruff, hair lossPremature graying of hairCertain types of InsanityEpilepsyChronic sinusitisAnxiety, depressionSome stages of mental retardationCONTRAINDICATEDRespiratory diseasesRhinitisSinusitisCervical SpondylitisDuring pregnancyLactation periodHead injuryBook An AppointmentLeave your message and we'll get back to you shortly.Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Name *Email *Phone *City *- - - Select City - - -NasikMumbaiMarinelinesNepeansea RoadJuhuPowaiThane HiranandaniThane GB RoadNerulChemburVashiPrabhadeviBangalore IndiranagarBangalore KalyanagarQuery *PhoneSubmitPOPULAR THERAPIESVAMAN THERAPYIt is induced and vomiting is expected to run for a definite amount of time and then it is planned to stop.VIRECHANAM THERAPYIt is the one of the panchakarma therapies helps in the elimination of toxins from the body.GREEVA VASTI THERAPY‘Greeva’ is the procedure in which the medicated oil is retained in the neck region for a certain period of time.KATI VASTI THERAPYKati vasti is very effective in lower back pain,stiffness etc.JANU VASTI THERAPYJanu nourishes and strengthens the muscles, bones and nerves around knee joint.From The ShopOur ProductsAbdo Plus Tablet ₹330.00 BUY NOWAche Oil ₹120.00 BUY NOWHair Nutrition Shampoo ₹250.00 BUY NOWRose Soap ₹99.00 BUY NOWOur Other ProductsShare: