THALPOTHICHIL

Thalapothichil, also known as Shirolepa, is a recommended Ayurvedic treatment involving herbal pastes. It covers the scalp, penetrating deep to nourish the brain and central nervous system. This therapy benefits such as relaxation, stress, hypertension, insomnia, hair issues, Pitta Dosha imbalances,migraines, sleep disorders, as well as an increase in memory power and treatment of scalp diseases. Tala translates to ‘head’ and poticihil means ‘to cover’, and this summarises the treatment procedure.