Mahanarayan Oil (Mahanarayana Thailam)

Mahanarayan Oil (also called Mahanarayana Thailam) is ayurvedic medicated oil prepared using sesame oil as a base and processed in several medicinal herbs that improves strength of the muscles, bones and joints. It has soothing effect and reduces joint inflammation. It is effective remedy for all types of arthritic disorders especially for osteoarthritis. Its internal use gives instant relief from the knee pain. Its external use reduces joint inflammation and muscle fatigue.

The analgesic effect of this oil is not instant when applied externally. For instant pain relief, it is advised to take orally. Its oral intake has potent action against osteoarthritis and many people get relief from severe knee pain within a first of week of its regular use.

Ingredients (Composition)

Mahanarayan Oil (Mahanarayana Thailam) contains following ingredients.

Pharmacological Actions

Mahanarayan Oil (Mahanarayana Thailam) is tonic for nervous system and musculoskeletal system. According to ayurveda, it pacifies VATA and reduces all VATA symptoms. When taken internally, it exerts potent anti-inflammatory action and provides strength to the bones, muscles and joints.

Therapeutic Indications

In ayurveda, Mahanarayan Oil is indicated in all types of VATA VYADI (diseases due to aggravated Vata, mainly related to nerves, bones, muscles & joints). A brief list of Mahanarayana Thailam is given below:

• Monoplegia
• Bell’s palsy (Facial Palsy)
• Tremors
• Hearing loss or deafness
• Oligospermia
• Cervical dystonia (spasmodic torticollis)
• Lock Jaw or Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorder
• Headache
• Female Infertility
• Intestinal Gas and bloating
• Hypoglossal Nerve Palsy or Tongue Deviation
• Toothache
• Schizophrenia, Mania and Psychosis
• Kyphosis
• Wasting
• Paraplegia
• Hemiplegia
• Paralysis
• Fever

Benefits & Medicinal Uses

Nowadays, Mahanarayan Oil is famous for external application in joint pains. It gives substantial improvement in VATA disorders when taken internally. The therapeutic effect of Mahanarayan Tail is observed on bones, muscles, joints, ligaments, tendons and synovial fluid.

Osteoarthritis

Many ayurvedic doctors only use Mahanarayan Oil for the massage of affected joints with osteoarthritis, but it gives substantial improvement in pain and joint flexibility when taken internally. 5 ml Mahanarayan Oil (as recommended in dosage section below) should be taken with milk 2 times a day. A week therapy with it gives relief from the joint pain and grating sensation. It reduces joint tenderness and stiffness and improves flexibility of the joints.

According to ayurveda, Vata is responsible for loss of cartilage or wear and tear of the cartilage in osteoarthritis. Mahanarayan Oil pacifies Vata and has protective effects against wear and tear of the cartilage and it improves synovial fluid. Symptomatic relief is observable within the first week of its internal use. Patients require knee replacement must give a try with this oil before taking a big decision. Many of our patients have got significant improvement only with Mahanarayan Oil. We also use following herbal mixture for additional support in osteoarthritis.

Massage with Mahanarayan Oil should be done at least for 40 minutes to get better results; otherwise, its external use is not worthy than simple sesame oil processed with Jaiphal (Nutmeg).

Dosage & Administration

Mahanarayan Oil can be taken orally and used in massage.

Oral Use (Internal Administration)

It should be noted that Mahanarayan Oil should only be taken internally (by mouth) if patient has good appetite. If patient has loss of appetite, indigestion and gastritis, then these conditions should be treated well before starting internal administration of this oil. The main point is patient can digest the Mahanarayan Oil easily without any trouble.

External Use (Massage)

Mahanarayan Oil can be applied on the affected parts. The massage should be done for at least 40 minutes for the best results.

Safety Profile

The external application of Mahanarayan Oil is considerably safe, but internal intake is also well tolerated in most individuals with good appetite. It should not be given to patients having loss of appetite, indigestion and AMA condition.

Side Effects

External application or massage with Mahanarayan Oil likely safe and does not have any side effects.

Side effects of Mahanarayan Oil when taken orally

However, when Mahanarayan Oil is used wisely, it does not cause any side effects, but if it is given to patients who are not eligible for its tolerance and having low digestive power or AMA condition like Rheumatoid Arthritis etc., it can worsen the symptoms. The most common side effects of oral intake are:

1. Loss of appetite
2. Acid reflux
3. Heartburn
4. Restlessness

Contraindications

Internal intake of Mahanarayan Oil is contraindicated in all conditions listed in Snehana (Oleation therapy) Contraindications here. Digestive power of patient should be analyzed before giving Mahanarayan Oil for oral intake.