About Mahanarayan Tail

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 lowers 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 decreases 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.

Ingredient of Mahanarayan Tail

• Aegle Marmelos – Bilva (Indian Bael) root
• Withania Somnifera – Ashwagandha (Indian Ginseng)
• Solanum Indicum – Brihati (Indian Nightshade) root
• Tribulus Terrestris – Gokshura
• Oroxylum Indicum – Shyonaka
• Sida Cordifolia Root – Bala (Country Mallow) root
• Erythrina Variegata – Paribhadra or Azadirachta Indica – Neem
• Solanum Xanthocarpum – Kantakari
• Boerhavia Diffusa – Punarnava
• Abutilon Indicum – Atibala (Indian Mallow)
• Premna Serratifolia (Premna Mucronata & Premna Integrifolia) – Agnimantha (Arani)
• Paederia Foetida  – Prasarini
• Stereospermum Suaveolens – Patala
• Sesamum Indicum – Sesame Oil (Til Tail)
• Goat Milk or Cow’s Milk
• Asparagus Racemosus – Shatavari Juice
• Herbs for Kalka (Paste)
• Pluchea Lanceolata – Rasna
• Withania Somnifera – Ashwagandha (Indian Ginseng)
• Anethum Sowa – Mishi (Indian Dill) fruit
• Cedrus Deodara – Devdaru (Deodar Cedar or Himalayan Cedar)
• Saussurea Lappa – Kushta (Indian Costus Root)
• Desmodium Gangeticum – Shalaparni
• Uraria Picta – Prishnaparni
• Phaseolus Trilobus – Mudgaparni
• Teramnus Labialis – Mashaparni
• Aquilaria Agallocha – Agaru (Agarwood)
• Mesua Ferrea – Nagkesar
• Rock Salt (Sendha Namak or Halite)
• Nardostachys Jatamansi – Spikenard root
• Curcuma Longa – Haldi (Turmeric)
• Berberis Aristata – Daruhaldi
• Parmelia Perlata – Shaileyam
• Pterocarpus Santalinus – Lal Chandan (Red Sandalwood)
• Inula Racemosa – Pushkarmool
• Elettaria Cardamomum – Elaichi (Cardamom)
• Rubia Cordifolia – Manjistha (Indian Madder)
• Glycyrrhiza Glabra – Mulethi (Yashtimadhu or Licorice)
• Valeriana Wallichii – Tagara (Indian Valerian)
• Cyperus Rotundus – Mustak (Nut grass)
• Cinnamomum Tamala – Tejpata (Indian Bay Leaf)
• Eclipta Alba – Bhringraj
• Ashtavargam Herbs
• Jivaka (Jeevak)
• Rishabhaka (Rishabhi)
• Meda
• Mahameda
• Kakoli
• Ksheera Kakoli
• Riddhi
• Vriddhi
• Pavonia Odorata – Ambu, Gandhbala
• Acorus Calamus – Vacha (Sweet flag)
• Butea Monosperma – Palash
• Clerodendrum Infortunatum – Titabhamt
• Boerhavia Erecta – Pandhari Punarnava (Shweta)
• Angelica Glauca –  Choraka
• Cinnamomum camphor – Karpur
• Crocus Sativus – Kesar (Saffron)
• Kasturi (Musk)

Pharmacological Actions

Mahanarayan Oil (Mahanarayana Thailam) is tonic for nervous system and musculoskeletal system. According to ayurveda, it pacifies VATA and deals with 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 lowers 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.

Dosage & Administration

• Children – 2.5 ml (1/2 teaspoon)
• Adults – 5 ml (1 teaspoon) *
• Maximum Possible Dosage – 20 ml Per Day (in divided doses)

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.