Mahamasha thailam-Ayurvedic Oil

Mahamasha oil is ayurvedic oil used for neurological and muscular diseases. It can be used externally in massaging affected body parts as well as orally for curing neurological ailments. It is beneficial in hemiplegia, paralysis, joint stiffness, deafness, tinnitus, locked jaw, osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.

(Bhashajaya Ratnavali)

Main Ingredients of Mahamasha Tailam Oil 

Black gram (Phasleolus Mungo) is a main ingredient of mahamasha oil. Other ingredients are Aegle marmelos, Premna mucronata, Oroxylum indicum, Gmelina arborea, – Stereospermum suaveolens, Desmodium gangeticum, Urarica picta, Tribulus terrestris, Solanum indicum,  Solanum xanthocarpum etc.

Ayurvedic Pharmacological action of Mahamasha Oil

Virya: Usna

Guna: Vata shaman, guru, Balya, pushti vardhan

Mahamasha oil pacifies vata humor. It possesses anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties. Therefore, it is beneficial in osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis when applied externally over the affected parts.

It has great impact over nerves and widely used in diseases of nervous system. It is used in neurological ailments internally as well as external in massage. Massage of this oil strengthens the muscles and improves blood circulation to the affected area. By which affected parts of body get proper nutrition.

It aids in improvement of functions of affected parts. In internal uses, it also works by providing strength to the body parts. Moreover, its internal use increases production of synovial fluids and beneficial in osteoarthritis.

It is also used to treat tinnitus. 2 to 4 drops are instilled in ears and also taken orally with milk. As per Ayurveda, tinnitus is due to vitiated vata humor. It pacifies the vata and treats the tinnitus. 

Traditional Use and indications of Mahamasha Tailam oil as per above Shloka:

Pakshagaht: hemiplegia, storke

Badhirya: Deafness or hearing issues

Hanustambh: Locked jaw

Karnashool, naad: Ear disorders like pain in ear and tinnitus

Manyashool: Cervical diorders

Shirah shool: headache, migraine

Tridoshaj timir: Loss of vision

Hasta pada Shira grava kamp: Tremors local or generalised

Mandchakram: Weakness whilst walking

Kalaya khanjya and pangula: weakness in limbs similar to muscular dystrophy

Gridhrasi: Sciatica

Avabahuka: Frozen shoulder

All vata rogas

This oil can be drank with milk, used as basti, abhaynaga, nasya, karna purna and akshi purna.

1. Osteoarthritis
2. Rheumatoid arthritis
3. Paralysis or hemiplegia
4. Facial paralysis
5. Headache or migraine
6. Muscular dystrophy
7. Lumber spondylosis
8. Cervical spondylosis
9. Tinnitus
10. Joint stiffness
11. Locked jaw
12. Frozen shoulder

External use:

• Abhayanga
• Pichu
• Kati Basti
• Janu Basti
• Griva Basti
• Hriyda Basti

Internal Use:

• Oral
• Nasya (Nasal drops)
• Karna Purana (Ear drops)
• Akshi Purana (Eye drops)
• Anuvasan Basti

Side effects and precautions of Mahamasha oil 

There is no side effects mentioned in Ayurvedic texts or reported by clients as such from prescribed therapeutic dosage of this preparation. It is advisable that Ayurvedic medicine and treatment are generally considered to be safe when taken under the supervision and guidance of an Ayurvedic Doctor, but rarely may be associated with possible adverse reactions in individual cases. We recommend seeking urgent medical attention in the case of an adverse reaction.

References:

1. Bhaisajya Ratnavali of Shri Govinda Das Bhisagratna commented by Shri Ambikadatta Shastri, edited by Shri Rajeshwardatta Shastri, Chaukambha Sanskrit sansthan, Varanasi, Hindi version, Edition, 2014. Pg 583.

2. Critical Analysis of Ayurvedic Formulations. (Sahasrayogas and Other Samhitas). By Dr. L. Mahadevan. Sarada Mahadeva Iyer Ayurvedic Educational & Charitable Trust, Kanyakumari, Tamilnadu. 2nd Edition- 2018. Pg: 500.