Thalapothichil is an Ayurvedic treatment that involves applying a medicated herbal paste to the scalp. It is used to treat various head and neck conditions like insomnia, headaches, skin diseases of the scalp, and mental health issues. The procedure involves massaging oil on the head and applying a fresh herbal paste made with buttermilk, leaving a groove in the center filled with medicated oil. Removing the paste later with a gentle head massage. Benefits include relieved stress, improved memory, sleep, hair quality as well as correcting imbalances and stabilizing the nervous system.