Description
Uses
- Pacifies Vata Aggravation and acts as a nervine tonic
- Neuroprotective
- Analgesic
- Anti-inflammatory
- Anti-arthritic and anti-paralytic.
- Its oral intake can help to treat a wide range of neurological disorders and diseases of the musculoskeletal system.
- Its internal use acts on the nerves, muscles, bones, joints, ligaments, tendons and connective tissues.
- Its external application provides a sense of relief in pain, numbness, and swelling. It provides strength to the muscles and joints.
Ayurvedic Properties
DOSHA KARMA
Pacifies mainly VATA DOSHA
Dhatu (Tissue) Effect: MAMSA, ASTHI
Organs Effect: Nerves, Muscles, Bones, Joints, Ligaments, Tendons & Connective Tissues
Main Indication: Vata Disorders
External Use
Externally, Dhanwantharam Oil is used as a common massage oil in Ayurveda. It gives a feeling of relaxation, gives relief from local pain, numbness, and joint swellings. It also tones the muscles and improves the strength. In particular, its massage is recommended in following diseases:
- Quadriplegia
- Hemiplegia
- Muscular Weakness
- Muscular Pains
- Backache
- Osteoarthritis
- Knee Pain
Dhanwantharam Thailam is prepared from following ingredients.
Sesame Oil – Sesamum Indicum
Sida Cordifolia – Bala (roots)
Cow’s Milk
Hordeum Vulgare – Yava (Barley Grain)
Zizyphus Jujube – Kola
Dolichos Biflorus – Kulthi (Horse Gram)
Aegle Marmelos – Bilva (Indian Bael)
Premna Serratifolia (Premna Mucronata & Premna Integrifolia) – Agnimantha (Arani)
Oroxylum Indicum – Shyonaka
Stereospermum Suaveolens – Patala
Gmelina Arborea – Gambhari (Beech wood/Kasmari)
Solanum Indicum – Brihati (Indian Nightshade)
Solanum Xanthocarpum – Kantakari
Desmodium Gangeticum – Shalaparni
Uraria Picta – Prishnaparni
Tribulus Terrestris – Gokshura
Polygonatum Cirrhifolium – Meda
Polygonatum Verticillatum – Mahameda
Cedrus Deodara – Devdaru (Deodar Cedar or Himalayan Cedar)
Rubia Cordifolia – Manjistha
Fritillaria Roylei – Kakoli
Lilium Polyphyllum – Ksheera Kakoli
Pterocarpus Santalinus – Lal Chandan (Red Sandalwood)
Hemidesmus Indicus – Sariva
Saussurea Lappa – Kushta (Indian Costus Root)
Valeriana Wallichii – Tagara
Microstylis Wallichii – Jeevak
Microstylis Musifera – Rishabhaka
Rock Salt – Sendha Namak
Ichnocarpus Frutescens – Kalidudhi (Kalanusari OR Black Creeper)
Parmelia Perlata – Shaileyam
Acorus Calamus – Vacha (Sweet Flag)
Aquilaria Agallocha – Agaru
Boerhavia Diffusa – Punarnava
Withania Somnifera – Ashwagandha
Asparagus Racemosus – Shatavari
Fritillaria Roylei – Ksheerashukla
Glycyrrhiza Glabra – Yashtimadhu (Mulethi)
Terminalia Chebula – Haritaki
Terminalia Bellirica – Bibhitaki
Emblica Officinalis – Amla
Anethum Graveolens – Soya (Dill) – (Anethum Sowa)
Phaseolus Trilobus – Mudgaparni
Teramnus Labialis – Mashaparni
Elettaria Cardamomum – Elaichi (Cardamom)
Cinnamomum Zeylanicum – Dalchini (Cinnamon)
Cinnamomum Tamala – Tejpata (Indian Bay Leaf)