AN INSIGHT INTO THE TRADITIONAL CONCEPT OF THALAM

Dr TK Sujan, Dr Shahid M, Dr Simi Ravindran

Abstract


‘Thalam’ is a unique method of drug delivery widely practised in traditional ayurveda system of medicine. There are no descriptions regarding the procedure and practice of thalam in brihathrayees or other ancient ayurveda classics. However, references can be traced from kerala ayurveda textbooks. Inspite of having wide range of application from simple to chronic illness, this method of treatment is still little explored. The traditional practice of thalam involves the application of medicine on the shallow depression over the siras (bregma) by choosing proper medium and medicament depending upon the dosha predominance. Despite of local application, it brings about healing potential all over the body. Exploring the traditional medical system and finding out the rationale of the mechanism of these procedures are highly essential and can throw light into the development of the science


Keywords


Thalam, Siras, Bregma, Ayurveda

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