Mahanarayan Taila is a polyherbal traditional Ayurvedic medicated oil referenced from Bhaishajya ratnavali, Vata Vyadhyadhikara (Nervous disorders). This oil is generally used externally in all type of Vata Rogas. Vata Roga occur due to excess air or vata, the element that regulates sensory-motor skills.
Massaging with this oil balances the Vata and helps to get quick relief from joint pains (arthritis), backache, pain in the ribs, etc. The base oil of Mahanarayan Taila is Sesame seed oil. Sesame Oil is one of the most popular massage oil. It is used as base oil to prepare Ayurvedic medicated oil. It is heavy, unctuous, bitter, astringent and hot in potency. It contains 8 essential amino acids good for the brain and used for head massage since ancient times.
Here is given more about this medicine, such as benefits, indication/therapeutic uses, composition and how to use.
Ingredients of Mahanarayan Taila
960 grams of following herbs
Bilva (Rt./St. Bk.) , Ashwagandha (Rt.), Brihati (Pl.), Shvadanshtra (Gokhru) (Pl.), Shyonak (Rt./St. Bk.), Vatyalaka (Bala) (Pl.), Paribhadra (Rt.), Kshudra (Kantakari) (Pl.), Kathilla (Rakta Punarnava) (Pl.), Atibala (Rt.), Agnimantha (Rt./St. Bk.), Sarani (Prasarini) (Pl.), Patali (Patala) (Rt./St. Bk.)
6.144 kg of following:
Taila (Tila) (Ol.), Ajadugdha, Goat milk, Shatavari-rasa (Rt. Tr.)
Water for decoction 98.304 l reduced to 24.576 l
96 grams of following herbs
Rasna (Rt./Lf.) Ashwagandha (Rt.), Mishri (Mishreya) (Fr.), Daru (Devadaru) (Ht. Wd.), Kushtha (Rt.), shalaparni (Pl.), Prishniparni (Pl.), Mudgaparni (Pl.), Mashaparni (Pl.), Agaru (Ht. Wd.), Keshara (Nagakeshara) (Stmn.), Sindhuttha (Saindhava Lavana), Mansi (Jatamansi) (Rt./Rz.), Haridra (Rz.), Daruharidra (St.), shaileyaka (shaileya) (Pl.), Chandana (Rakta chandan) (Ht. Wd.), Pushkara (Rt.), Ela (Suksmaila) (Sd.), Asra (Manjishtha) (Rt.), Yashti (Rt.), Tagara (Rt./Rz.), Patra (Tejaptra) (Lf.), Bhringa (Tvak) (St. Bk.), Jivaka (Rt. Tr.), Rishabhaka (Rt. Tr.), Meda (Rt. Tr.), Mahameda (Rt. Tr.), Kakoli (Sub. Rt.), Kshira kakoli (Sub. Rt.), Riddhi (Sub. Rt. Tr.), Vriddhi (Sub. Rt. Tr.), Ambu (Hrivera) (Rt.), Vaca (Rz.), Palasha (St. Bk.), Sthauneya (St. Bk.), Vrisciraka (Sveta punarnava) (Pl.), Choraka (Rz.)
48 grams of following herbs
Karpura (Sub. Ext.), Kashmira (Kunkuma) (Stl./Stg), Mrigandaja (Mrigamada)
Benefits of Mahanarayan Oil
- It is analgesic, anti-rheumatic, anti-arthritic, anti-inflammatory, demulcent and emollient.
- It gives strength to nerves, muscles and ligaments.
- Massaging with this oil breaks up blockages and stimulates healing.
- It controls inflammation, reduces swelling and tenderness.
- It gives relief in pain associated with sprains.
- It restores flexibility and mobility.
- It helps in regulating easy movements of joints.
- It is a highly recommended for arthritis and other painful conditions.
- It helps to lubricate the joints, increasing the circulation.
- It is good for dancers and athletes.
- It nourishes muscles and nerves and hence it is effective in paralysis, wasting of muscles, facial palsy and spondylosis.
Important Therapeutic Uses of Mahanarayan Taila
Mahanarayan Taila is mainly indicated for Pain in joints, Muscular Pain, Muscular Stress, Arthritis, Paralysis, Artho-Arthritis, Rheumatism, Stiff Joints, Headache, Hemiplegia, Sprain, etc. It is good for muscular fatigue, treats varicose veins and nourishes the skin.
- Facial palsy
- Deafness
- Paraplegia
- Tremors
- Neck rigidity/Torticollis
- Lock jaw
- Wasting of one limb
- Oligospermia
- Infertility
- Headache
- Glossal palsy
- Dental Pain
- Mania/Psychosis
- Hump-back/Kyphosis
- Fever
- Senility/Progeriasis
- Emaciation
- Tendon tear
- Bone fracture
How to use Mahanarayan Taila
It should massaged externally on the affected body area after bathing. Gently massage with warm oil, 2-3 times a day on the affected part. Massage should be warm, gentle and firm.
You can buy this medicine online or from medical stores.
This medicine is manufactured by Baidyanath (Mahanarayan Tel), Dabur (Mahanarayan Tail), Sandu (Mahanarayan Tel), Ashwin (Maha Narayan Taila), Arya Vaidya Sala (Valiya Narayan Tailam), and many other Ayurvedic pharmacies.