External Therapy Protocol
Navara Lepa (Nourishing Rice Paste)
in Bengaluru
Navara Lepa is the application of a thick paste made from Navara (Shashtika Shali - medicinal rice) cooked in milk and herbal decoctions. It is applied locally to areas suffering from severe muscle wasting or nerve damage, such as the face in Bell's Palsy.
Clinical Benefits
- Provides intense, localized nourishment to wasted muscles and damaged nerves
- Highly effective for Bell's Palsy (Facial Paralysis) when applied to the face
- Soothes Trigeminal Neuralgia pain
- An exceptional anti-aging and skin-nourishing facial therapy
Clinical Procedure
1. Preparation (Purvakarma)
- • Navara rice is cooked with Bala (Sida cordifolia) decoction and milk to form a thick, sticky paste.
2. Main Action (Pradhana Karma)
The warm paste is applied thickly over the affected area (e.g., the paralyzed side of the face or a wasted limb) and left to nourish the tissues.
3. Post-Therapy (Paschatkarma)
- • The paste is carefully wiped off before it completely dries.
- • Followed by a gentle massage with medicated oil.
Patient FAQs
How does rice on the face help nerve damage?
Navara rice, when cooked with specific neuro-tonic herbs (like Bala) and milk, creates a highly bio-available, nourishing poultice. The warmth and moisture allow the nerve-healing properties of the herbs to absorb directly into the facial nerves.
Medically Reviewed by Dr Abhiram SSBAMS (Reg No: 36991)
Chief Consultant, Ayurvedic Rheumatology & Dermatology • Updated: 2026-07-24
Protocol Details
Duration
30 to 45 minutes.Frequency
Daily for 14 to 21 days for neurological conditions.Primary Indications
condition-bells-palsycondition-trigeminal-neuralgiacondition-muscular-dystrophycondition-dry-skin
Contraindications
- High Kapha conditions, severe acne, or oily skin (for facial application)
- Active sinus infections