It is a widely recommended Ayurvedic treatment involving herbal pastes of high medical value. In Thalapothichil, the scalp will be completely covered in herbal pastes which will penetrate and nourish the brain and central nervous system, rejuvenating the individual from inside.

The procedure mainly focus on Head and Scalp.Initially suitable oil is chosen to be applied on the receiver head and scalp to make the head and scalp more receptive to the treatment.Then,a specially prepared medicated paste (slightly warm) generously over the vertex.Cover the scalp with tender Banana leaf.