Thalapothichil

In South India, thalapothichil is a very popular and widely used ayurvedic treatment. Thala means head and pothichil means covering. 

A medicated paste is applied to the patient’s head. 

The paste is prepared to suit the persons need. The treatment is very cooling, relaxing and soothing. 

Before applying the paste a shiroabhyanga (head massage) is done, the paste is then applied. A small hole is made in the banana leaf on the crown area where oil is poured to keep the paste nice and moist. 

Indications for this treatment are 

• Chronic headache and migraine
• High blood pressure
• Hair and scalp ailments 
• Mental fatigue, poor memory and concentration 
• Anxiety and depression 
• Pitta-Vata related imbalances
• Stimulates the head Marma 
• Chronic sinusitis 

We recommend an initial Ayurvedic consultation to see if this treatment is suitable for you.