Description

Mahamasha Thailam is a time-honoured, classical medicated oil prepared by processing a decoction of black gram (Masha) and selected Vata-balancing roots into a nourishing oil base. The formulation is classically recommended for disorders of the neuromuscular and musculoskeletal systems where Vata predominance produces pain, stiffness, weakness, or neuro-motor impairment. It combines deep tissue nourishment, analgesic and anti-inflammatory herbal actions to support mobility, reduce spasticity, ease stiffness and improve local circulation.

Classical Authority & Formulary Rationale

This taila is described in classical therapeutic compilations as a potent external oleation and local therapy for Vata-dominant conditions affecting joints, nerves and muscles. The classical method combines root-herbal decoctions and medicated milk or kalka where indicated, to extract both lipophilic and water-soluble herbal principles, yielding an oil suitable for abhyanga, pichu/picchu, shirovasti/shiro pichu and physician-supervised nasya procedures.

Key Ingredients & Functional Actions

Masha (Black gram): acts as a nourishing, demulcent, and Vata-soothing base in the classical preparation.
Dashamoola (group of ten roots): core Vata-pacifying and anti-inflammatory roots used to relieve pain, spasm and neuralgia.
Bala (Sida cordifolia), Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera), Rasna, Devadaru and allied roots: provide strengthening (balya), nervine support, anti-spasmodic and tissue-tonic actions.
Sesame oil: a deep-penetrating lipid vehicle that facilitates transdermal delivery to joints, muscles and peri-neural tissues.

The synergy of these ingredients aims to reduce Vata-aggravation, diminish stiffness, modulate pain pathways and provide long-term tissue nourishment.

Principal Indications & Benefits

Neuromuscular support: Used as an adjuvant in paralysis recovery, hemiplegia sequelae, spasticity and muscle wasting.
Musculoskeletal pain & stiffness: Effective for osteoarthritic pain, spondylotic stiffness, sciatica and chronic myalgia.
Frozen shoulder (Avabahuka) & adhesive capsulitis: Employed in local nasya/shiropichu and brihana nasya protocols and in comparative clinical settings.
Ear and cranial indications: Traditionally used in certain ear complaints (tinnitus, earache) and as a component of shirovirechana/pichu applications in head-related disorders.

Contemporary Evidence & Analytical Work

Modern analytical and clinical evaluations have explored this oil’s composition and therapeutic applications. Clinical comparative studies have investigated its role (as brimhana nasya) in adhesive capsulitis with promising results in symptom relief and functional improvement. Analytical studies (e.g., GC-MS profiling, clinical case series) support the presence of bioactive lipophilic constituents consistent with analgesic and anti-inflammatory effects. These contemporary findings align with and help contextualize classical indications.

Safety & Precautions

External use unless directed otherwise by an Ayurvedic physician. Nasya and internal uses should be performed only under qualified supervision.
Avoid in acute inflammatory heat presentations with prominent redness and burning; prefer cooling or light therapies in such cases.
Patch testing recommended for unknown skin sensitivities. Ensure product is free from contamination and manufactured under appropriate quality controls.

VIAMS Quality Statement

VIAMS Mahamasha Thailam is prepared adhering to classical processing steps while conforming to modern quality assurance: authenticated raw herbs, standardized formulations, controlled heating and filtration, and batch-level quality checks. The product is intended for therapeutic and clinical use as part of an integrated Ayurvedic care plan supervised by qualified practitioners.

EACH 10 ML IS PROCESSED OUT OF:

SL.NO	SANSKRIT NAME	BOTANICAL NAME	QTY
01	Uzhunnu	Vigna mungo	10 g
02	Koovalam	Aeglemarmelos	0.06 mg
03	Kumizhu	Stereospermumcolais	0.06 mg
04	Pathiri	Oroxylumindicum	0.06 mg
05	Payanna	Premnaserratifolia	0.06 mg
06	Munja	Desmodiumgangeticum	0.06 mg
07	Oorila	Pseudarthriaviscida	0.06 mg
08	Moovila	Solanum violaceum	0.06 mg
09	Cheroola	Ouret lanata	0.06 mg
10	Cheruvazhuthina	Tribulusterrestris	0.06 mg
11	Njerinjil	Aeglemarmelos	0.06 mg
12	Kuruthotti	Sida cordifolia	0.06 mg
13	Yavam	Hordeum vulgare	0.16 mg
14	Muthira	Dolichos biflorus	0.16 mg
15	Ajamamsam	Ovis aries	0.16 mg
16	Thailam	Sesamum indicum	10 ml
17	Milk	Cow’s milk	20 ml
18	Sathakuppa	Anethum sowa	0.03 mg
19	Indupp	Rock salt	0.03 mg
20	Chittaratha	Alpinia calcarata	0.03 mg
21	Naikurnaparip	Mucuna pruriens	0.03 mg
22	Erattimaduram	Glycyrrhizaglabra	0.03 mg
23	Kuruthotti	Sida cordifolia	0.03 mg
24	Chukku	Zingiber officinale	0.03 mg
25	Kurumulak	Piper nigrum	0.03 mg
26	Thippali	Piper nigrum	0.03 mg
27	Njerinjil	Aeglemarmelos	0.03 mg
28	Kadukarohini	Picrorhiza kurroa	0.03 mg
29	Nannari	Hemidesmus indicus	0.03 mg
30	Muthnga	Cyperus rotundus	0.03 mg
31	Kakoli	Roscoea purpurea	0.03 mg
32	Ksheerakakoli	Lilium pollyphylum/	0.03 mg
33	Meda	Polygonatum cirrhifolium	0.03 mg
34	Mahameda	Polygonatum cirrhifolium	0.03 mg
35	Jeevakam	Malaxis acuminata	0.03 mg
36	Edavakam	Crepidium acuminatum	0.03 mg
37	Uzhunnu	Vigna mungo	0.03 mg
38	Payar	Vigna radiata	0.03 mg
39	Adapathiyan	Holostemma	0.03 mg
40	Amakuram	Withania somnifera	0.03 mg

Manufactured & Marketed by

Dr. K. V. VIJAYAN INSTITUTE OF AYURVEDA

MEDICAL SCIENCE PRIVATE LIMITED (VIAMS)

MEZHATHUR PO, TRITHALA, PALAKKAD DIST

KERALA, INDIA – 679 534

Manufactured at

KEVEES PHARMACEUTICALS

MEZHATHUR PO., PALAKKAD DT.

KERALA, INDIA – 679 534

A GMP-certified company

Net content/Packing: 200 ml pet bottle

Usage: For External application only

Dosage: As directed by the Physician

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