Kayathirumeni tailam is a classical sidha medicine used in the management of traumatic injuries, musculoskeletal diseases etc. This medicine is in the form of herbal oil for external application.
BENEFITS OF KAYATHIRUMENI TAILAM
- This medicine is specially used in the management of traumatic injuries as oil massage.
- This medicine promotes strength to bones and joints, therefore it can be given in musculoskeletal disorders
- Its analgesic action effective in muscle spasm, joint pain, backache.
- Its anti-inflammatory action effective in inflammatory joint diseases and bursitis
INDICATIONS OF KAYATHIRUMENI TAILAM
- Swelling of joints
- Muscle spasm
- Traumatic swelling
- Contusion
- Osteoarthritis
- Sciatica
- Low backache
INGREDIENTS OF KAYATHIRUMENI TAILAM
| SL NO | CLASSICAL NAME | ENGLISH LATIN / | ACTION |
| 1 | KUPPAIMENI | Acalypha indica | Effective in traumatic injuries |
| 2 | MANJAL KARISALAI | Wedelia calendulacea | Anti-inflammatory action |
| 3 | MARUL | Sansevieria roxburghiana | |
| 4 | SANGANKUPPI | Azima tetracantha | |
| 5 | KOVAI | Coccinia cordifolia | Effective in swelling |
| 6 | THURISHU | Copper sulphate | Relieves pain |
| 7 | PAL THUTHAM | Zinc carbonate | Effective in diabetes |
| 8 | GUDUCHI | Tinospora cordifolia | Balances vata and pitta dosha |
| 9 | DEVADARU | Cedus deodara | Reduces pain |
| 10 | KARPOORAVALLI | Coleus amboinicus | |
| 11 | APAMARGA | Achyranthes aspera | balances vata and kapha |
| 12 | BAKUCHI | Psoralea corylifolia | |
| 13 | PRAVALAPUTRU | Corallium rubrum | |
| 14 | KUSHTA | Saussurea lappa | Effective in inflammation |
| 15 | DEVADARU | Cedus deodara | Reduces pain |
| 16 | CHANDANA | Santalum album | Balances pitta dosha, coolant effect on the body |
| 17 | VISHATINDUKA | Strychnos nux vomica | Highly effective in neuromuscular problems |
| 18 | KARUN SEERAKAM | Nigella sativa | carminative |
| 19 | JEERAKA | Cuminum cyminum | carminative |
| 20 | MADHUKA | Glycyrrhiza glabra | Rejuvenator |
| 21 | JATIPATRI | Myristica fragrans | Effective on the nervous system |
| 22 | SHALA | Shorea robusta | |
| 23 | JATIPHALA | Myristica fragrans | Effective on the nervous system |
| 24 | USHIRA | Vetiveria zizanioides | Antipyretic action |
| 25 | KARPURA | Cinnamomum camphora | Effective on inflammation |
| 26 | TILATAILAM | Sesame oil | Balances vata |
METHOD OF PREPARATION
Oil prepared with the above-mentioned drugs and Sesame oil. Karpoora added at last as patrapaka.
DOSHA- DUSHYA PREDOMINANCE AND ROGA MARGA
- Dosha – This medicine is recommended for the treatment of vata dosha imbalance.
- Dushya- useful in diseases affecting rasa, raktha, mamsa,asthi,majja dhatu – joint diseases, traumatic swelling
- Roga marga – This medicine can be administered in diseases affecting
madhyama roga marga – arthritis
DOSAGE AND USAGE
- External application on the affected area as oil massage or as directed by an Ayurvedic doctor.
EXERCISES AND YOGA
Yoga and Pranayama are a set of breathing and stretching exercises respectively, widely practised in the treatment of many diseases.
- Nadi shuddi pranayam – for getting calmness to the mind provide overall health
The patient needs to be seated in a meditative posture with the head and spine erect, with the body relaxed. The patient has to close his one nostril (e.g. left nostril if using the right hand and vice versa) with the thumb and exhale completely through the other nostril. Again, he will have to breathe in deeply through the other nostril while the opposite nostril is still closed with the thumb.
- Avoid heavy exercises which further aggravate degenerated and traumatic conditions.
RECOMMENDED DIET AND BEHAVIOUR
- Avoid food items which produce vata dosha imbalance like cold and dry food, hard to digest. Because vata imbalance aggravates the symptoms.
- Consume easily digestible food items, cow’s milk
- Oil massage on body advised. Which alleviates vata dosha
SIDE EFFECTS AND CONTRAINDICATIONS
- This medicine is used for external application only.
- Improper usage may lead to side effects.
- Can this oil be used while taking Allopathic treatments for rheumatoid arthritis?
Seek your doctor’s advice if you are using this oil along with Allopathic treatments.
- How long this oil can be used?
Duration of oil application on the joints is based on your stage of the disease. Before using medicine consult a physician.
- Can this medicine used for degenerative arthritis?
Yes, this oil is effective in degenerative joint diseases like osteoarthritis.
CLASSICAL REFERENCE
- Sidha medicine – hospital pharmacopeia
EQUIVALENT MEDICINES
- kottamchukkadi tailam
- karpooradi tailam
AVAILABLE BRANDS
- SKM Sidha and ayurveda company India Ltd.
RESEARCH PAPERS
1. Qualitative assessment of kayathirumeni – a siddha medicated oil as a remedy for arthritic pain
http://oaji.net/pdf.html?n=2017/4562-1487478125.pdf
2. Physio-Anatomical Explanation of Abhyanga: An Ayurvedic Massage Technique for Healthy Life
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