Gandha Thailam: Joints & Ligaments

Gandha Thailam, is a traditional Ayurvedic medication that has been used for over thousands of years. It is excellent medicated oil when applied externally and taken orally improves bone mass & bone strength, improved joints and ligaments.

In Ayurveda, ‘Taila’ forms a unique category of formulations that when used as a massage therapy contributes towards maintaining the body in a state of harmony and balance. Due to the tiny particle sizes of the oil molecule, they could penetrate in the skin easily and transport these healing properties direct to the body cells. The therapy aim towards promoting youthfulness, calming the nervous system, lubricating the joints, toning the muscles and thus enabling one to lead an active healthy life.

One of the Ayurvedic thailams, Gandha Thailam, is a traditional Ayurvedic medication that has been used for over thousands of years. It is excellent medicated oil when applied externally and taken orally improves bone mass & bone strength, improved joints and ligaments.

In Kerala, Kalarippayattu, is a martial art, regarded as the oldest and most scientific form of art practiced by worriers using the massages with Gandha Thailam. According to Ayurveda, this oil when applied on the body helps strengthen the body, avoids fatigue, lethargy, energized the body and mind, keeps one active and alert

Gandha Thailam is an exceptional restorative for fracture care and a good nutritional supplement in ligament injuries
Daily 2-10 drops of gandha thailam with milk helps in fast recovery from fractures. It prevents further bone damage and degeneration
For easy oral administration Kerala Ayurveda`s Gandha thailam capsules are also available
If your bone mineral density is low, intake of Gandha thailam capsules with milk and external application of oil helps in improving your bone mass and strength

Say Goodbye To Knee Pain With Ayurveda

Knee pain can be one of the most difficult health problems to live with. It impacts a person's mobility as well as their ability to do daily tasks. We generally associate knee pain with advanced age, but it can strike at any time. Even very active people and athletes have the risk of suffering from knee pain at some point in their lives. Other health issues that affect the bones and joints can also manifest as severe knee pain. Ayurveda looks at all health issues in a holistic manner. No particular problem is dealt with in isolation. Knee pain treatment in Ayurveda treats the problem with natural medication that eases the pain and improves the person’s overall health.

When a person is in good health and has a strong immune system, knee issues can be the result of overuse or injury. In most cases, however, it is the result of poor lifestyle choices and less than optimum health over a long period of time. Obesity also strains all the joints in the body and when the knee is weak it causes severe knee pain.

To understand the approach of Ayurvedic medicine for knee pain one must understand Ama. Digestion is the central vital function to keep the body in good health. The metabolism is what synthesizes our food intake into the nutrition that sustains the body tissues. When digestion is faulty this process is not efficient and metabolic waste is produced. Ayurveda calls this waste Ama. It is highly toxic and when it penetrates tissues, is the root cause of all health issues. When Ama is produced over a period of time it transforms into Amavisha which is an even more dangerous form of the toxin. Ayurvedic medicine also defines three Doshas that govern bodily functions. These are Vata, Pitta, and Kapha Doshas. When these Doshas are in balance the body functions in a healthy manner. When they are out of balance they trigger health issues.

There are two types of joint problems. One is caused by the Vata Dosha aggravation and the other by inflammation. They can also be interlinked. The Vata Dosha problems are called Vata Vyadhi. They cause dryness in the body that afflicts the Vyana Vata. This is the sub-Dosha of the Vata Dosha that governs the nourishment of the joint. When the joint is malnourished and devoid of the necessary lubrication, it results in joint issues. Ayurvedic medicine for knee pain caused by Vata problems can be taken internally and applied externally. Ayurvedic medicine for osteoarthritis balances the vitiated Vata Dosha and nourishes the joints.

When the Ama in the body afflicts the joints it causes inflammation. Injuries also result in inflammation in the knee. Ayurvedic medicine for joint pain in India for such knee pain is used both internally and externally. It is rich in herbs that detoxify and relieve Ama. The patient is also counseled on a proper lifestyle to avoid Ama formation. Internal medication, as well as topical Ayurvedic oil for joint pain, has strong anti-inflammatory, analgesic, anti-swelling, and Ama relieving properties. Knee pain treatment in Ayurveda can be supplemented with Panchkarma treatment and gentle Yoga exercises to strengthen and restore mobility to the joint.

Traditional Method of Manufacture

Preparation of Gandha thailam is very unique.
Major ingredient is Sesame oil. High quality Sesame seeds are tied into a cloth bundle allowed to stay in flowing water for a day.
It is then soaked in milk and decoction of Licorice root – (Glycyrrhiza glabra) daily and dried in shade and continued for seven days.
Finally mixed with fine powder of herbs, to which milk and oil is added.
It is always advised to follow diet regimen (pathya) prescribed by the phyisican when this sacred oil is consumed