MAHAMASHA THAILAM- Benefits, Ingredients, Indications, Dosage, Usage, Preparation, Side effects, Equivalent Medicines, Research Papers

Mahamasha Thailam is one of the powerful Ayurveda oil,, widely used for many neurological conditions. Masha means black gram, which is the main ingredient of this oil. It is used both for external and internal administration. It contains a non veg ingredient.

BENEFITS OF MAHAMASHA THAILAM

• Relieve stiffness
• Relieve muscle spasam
• Relieve pain from multiple joints

INDICATIONS OF MAHAMASHA THAILAM

• Paralysis
• Facial palsy
• Head ache
• Eye disorder
• Cervical Spondylosis
• Osteo Arthritis
• Duchenne’s Muscular Dystrophy

INGREDIENTS OF MAHAMASHA THAILAM

Each 100 ml contains:

Preparation of Decoction:

SERIAL NO:	SANSKRIT NAME	BOTANICAL NAME	PARTS USED	QUANTITY
1	Masha	Phasleolus mungo		1.500kg

SERIAL NO:	SANSKRIT NAME	BOTANICAL NAME	PARTS USED	QUANTITY
1	Bilva	Aegle marmelos	Root	600gm
2	Agnimantha	Premna mucronata	Root	600gm
3	Shyonaka	Oroxylum indicum	Root	600gm
4	Patala	Stereospermum suaveolens	Root	600gm
5	Gambhari	Gmelina arborea	Root	600gm
6	Brihati	Solanum indium	Root	600gm
7	Kantakari	Solanum Xanthocarpum	Root	600gm
8	Gokshura	Tribulus terrestris	Flower	600gm
9	Shalaparni	Desmodium gangeticum	Root	600gm
10	Prishnaparni	Uraria picta	Root	600gm
11	Amrutha	Tinospora cordifolia	Stem	600gm
12	Vrisha	Adhatoda vasica	Root	600gm
13	Nirgundi	Vitex negundo	Root	600gm
14	Girimardini	Aerva lanata	Root	600gm
15	Vetragra	Garcinia indica	Root	600gm

Preparation of kalka dravyas:

1	Atmagupta	Mucuna pruriens	Root	12gm
2	Castor root	Ricinus communis	Root	12gm
3	Manjishta	Rubia cordifolia	Root	12gm
4	Chavya	Piper chaba	Root	12gm
5	Chitraka	Plumbago zeylanica	Root	12gm
6	Rasna	Pluchea lanceolata	Rhizome	12gm
7	Madhuka	Glycyrrhiza glabra	Root	12gm
8	Devadaru	Cedrus deodara	Wood	12gm
9	Amruta	Tinospora cordifolia	Stem	12gm
10	Kushta	Saussurea lappa	Root	12gm
11	Ashwagandha	Withania somnifera	Rhizome	12gm
12	Vacha	Acorus calamus	Rhizome	12gm

Tila Taila – Sesame oil – 20 litre

Method of preparation

Firstly prepare decoction as in prescribed manner, in that we should add kalka dravyas in the stage of choornam, mix it well. Then we should add sesame oil, process of boiling continues. When it attains the consistency, we should add goat brain soup, mix it well. Later, again process of boiling continues. Again when it attains the consistency, we should add milk, finally, when the preparation attains khara paka, we can filter it.

DOSE WITH USAGE OF MAHAMASHA THAILAM

Take required amount of Thailam, apply were feels pain more. For better results, use  under  the  supervision of a qualified Ayurveda doctor, will deliver best cure for different ailments.

Oral administration _ 5 to 10 drops one or two times a day before meals with hot water.

For Nasya _ 2 – 4 drops each nostrils.

EXERCISE AND YOGA OF MAHAMASHA THAILAM

• Standing hamstring stretch exercise
• Partial curl exercise
• Extension exercise
• Butterfly pose yoga
• Anjaneyasana yoga

RECOMMENDED DIET AND BEHAVIOR OF MAHAMASHA THAILAM

.) Fatty Fish, Garlic, Ginger, Walnuts, Grapes can include in our daily diet regimen.

.) Avoid lifting too much, prolonged sitting, sleeping in uncomfortable position

RESEARCH PAPER ON MAHAMASHA THAILAM

Role of Navana Nasya with Mahamasha Thailam and Shirovasti with Ksheera bala Thailam in the management of Ardita: A comparative clinical study by Gupta Anil published in IJRAP, 2017.

BRANDS AVAILABLE OF MAHAMASHA THAILAM

AVN, Vaidyaratnam Oushadhasala, Nagarjuna

CLASSICAL REFERENCE OF MAHAMASHA THAILAM

Bhaishajya Ratnavali – Vatavyadhi Prakarana – 26/570-577

SIDE EFFECTS AND CONTRAINDICATION OF MAHAMASHA THAILAM

There are no known side effects with this oil. People with diabetes, hypercholesterolemia and high Bp should exercise precaution while taking orally.

CONCLUSION

Mahamasha Thailam is one of the great formulations of Ayurveda. This is formulated through the herbs mixture. The main ingredient of this formulation is black urad (Masha). Masha is known for its therapeutically properties like cooling, aphrodisiac, nerving tonic, anti-inflammatory, demulcent and immunity enhancer.