Thalapothichil Therapy

The 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.

30 minutes to 45 minutes depending on the condition.

The 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.

• Corrects imbalance of pitta Dosha
• Relaxes and calms down the mind; has a soothing effect on the body
• Stabilizes the nervous system
• Activates the Marma (vital areas) 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.
• Relaxes and rejuvenate the mind and sense organs
• Nourishes 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 condition
• Induces good sleep
• Stimulates endocrine glands

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

• Respiratory diseases
• Rhinitis
• Sinusitis
• Cervical Spondylitis
• During pregnancy
• Lactation period
• Head injury