A method of oil application on the head in which the suitable oil or paste is kept on the middle of the head in smaller quantities.

Mode of action

The medicines applied on the middle of the head get absorbed through the smaller openings on the middle part of the head. This will stimulate the peripheral nerves and there by do the specific action.

Indications

• Insomnia
• High blood pressure
• Facial paralysis
• Stroke
• Cervical spondylosis
• Stress and mental disorders

Nellikkathalam

Application of a herbal paste made of gooseberry pulp and medicated butter milk, on the middle of the head in which a suitable oil is kept is called nellikkathalam

Mode of action

The medicines applied on the middle of the head get absorbed through the smaller openings on the middle of the head. This will stimulate the peripheral nerves and there by do the action.

Indications

• Insomnia
• High blood pressure
• Facial paralysis
• Stroke
• Cervical spondylosis
• Stress and mental disorders