Gandharvahastha Thailam Benefits and Uses Details

Gandharvahastha Thailam is a Ayurvedic medicated oil. The base oil for this medicine is castor oil. It has purgative properties, and gives relief in constipation. It has laxative, carminative, appetizer, anti-flatulent properties. Gandharvahasthadi Eranda Thailam contains 8 drugs, and most of the properties of these drugs is opposite to that of Vata. It is indicated in the treatment of Vata disorders, bloating, rheumatic-nervous diseases, body aches, and abdominal diseases.

The chief ingredient of this medicine is castor. Castor or eranda which effectively alleviates Vatadosha.

Key ingredients

Gandharvahasta or Castor has anti-inflammatory, purgative, and analgesic properties. Acharya Charaka described it under Vedanasthapana/ pain relieving group. The roots of the plant are also useful as an ingredient of various prescriptions for nervous diseases, and rheumatic complaints. The decoction of roots of the plant with Yava is given to treat lumbago, rheumatism, and sciatica.

Dry ginger powderhas pain releiving, and Antiinflammatory properties. It stimulates nerves, and improves impulse transmission. It promotes digestion, and circulation. It is warming, and excellent for Vata. It balances Vata dosha.

Important Therapeutic Uses of Gandharvahastha Thailam

1. As a purgative
2. Vidradhi (Abscess)
3. Pliha (Splenic disease)
4. Gulma (Abdominal lump)
5. Udavarta (Condition in which threre is upward movement of vayu)
6. shopha (Oedema)
7. Udara (Diseases of abdomen/ enlargement of abdomen)
8. Mahavata Roga (Major neurological disorder)
9. Pain in waist
10. Backache

The Dosage of Gandharvahastha Thailam

5 ml-10 ml diluted with 40 ml of warm water once or twice a day or take as directed by a physician.

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