Siro Lepa (Thalapothichil)

This is a Kerala specialty therapy that helps mitigate the impact of diseases affecting the head. Amalaki paste with butter milk is applied over the scalp for a specific time. It Enhances Coldness to the Head and Pacifies Pitta Dosha.

What is Siro Lepa in Ayurveda?

Siro Lepa are the topical medicament meant for external application. Herbal drugs are taken as said by text and triturated with media and applied on skin is the basic concept of Lepa. Different references of Lepa is said in text as per their disease condition and their Dosha predominance.

What is the benefit of Siro Lepa?

Siro Lepa is a treatment that is highly beneficial for psycho-somatic problems, nervous disorders, facial paralysis, multiple sclerosis etc. This treatment addresses many diseases of the head, ear, eyes and nose such as dryness of the nostrils and throat, certain varieties of cataracts and headaches.