Himasagara Tailam is a medicated oil described in the Ayurvedic classical text book Bhaishajyaratnavali. Himasagara Tailam is explained in the context of Vatavyadhi. This medicated oil is a combination of several herbs like Satavari(Asparagus racemosa), Amalaki (Emblica officinalis),Gokshura (Tribulus terestris) etc processed in a base of sesame oil and coconut milk.
Himasagara Tailam is commonly used for Abhyanga ( body massage) and application over head. Application of oil over head and body is a part of the daily regimen (Dinacharya) explained in Ayurveda.
Features & Benefits
- Himasagara Tailam is a widely practised Ayurvedic medicine.
- Mostly prescribed in the period of convalescence. Massage using this oil helps to regain strength and vitality. Taila also used in general weakness and debility.
- The product is beneficial in the management of musculoskeletal disorders.
- Application of Himasagara Tailam over head provide good sleep and helps to reduce stress.
- This oil helps in the treatment of inflammatory diseases of the head and eyes.
- Regular use helps to bring down excess body heat and reduce burning sensation of skin.
Dosage and Instructions
Suitable quantity can be used for the application over head and for body massage.
Key Ingredients
Shathavari (Asparagus racemosus)
Pharmacological activities include galactogogue effect, anti secretory, antiulcer, antitussive, adaptogenic, antibacterial, hepatoprotective and cardiovascular activities.
Amalaki (Emblica officinalis)
Amalaki exhibits strong anti-oxidant, immunomodulatory, anti-inflammatory, anti ulcer, hepatoprotective activities.
Gokshura (Tribulus terrestris)
It possess aphrodisiac, antiurolithic, cardioprotective and neuro protective activity.
Narikela (Cocos nucifera)
Coconut is beneficial in managing high cholesterol as it is rich in phenols. Virgin Coconut oil and Coconut water also has potent antioxidant activity. This reduces oxidative cell damage and lowers the risk of high cholesterol.
Tila Thailam (Sesame oil)
Sesame is an important source of phytonutrients such as omega-6 fatty acids, flavanoid phenolic anti-oxidants, vitamins, dietary fibre with potential medicinal effects. Sesame oil is composed of fatty acids like linoleic acid, oleic acid, palmitic acid, stearic acid.
Dhenu Ksheera (Cow’s milk)
Cow’s milk is a good source of calcium, protein, vitamins and iodine.
Chandana (Santalum album)
The drug possess anti-inflammatory, anti spasmodic, carminative, antiseptic, diuretic, emollient,memory booster and sedative effects.
Manjishta (Rubia Cordifolia)
Plant has many pharmacological actions like blood purifier, anti-acne, anti dysentric, astringent, anti-inflammatory, hepatoprotective activity etc.
Jatamansi(Nardostachys jatamansi)
Jatamansipossess tranquillizing activity, hypotensive, anti convulsant, neuro protective, anti ischemic properties.
Madhuka (Glycyrrhiza glabra)
This plant has lot of medicinal properties like anti microbial, anti oxidant, anti inflammatory, antitussive, antiviral, antiulcer, hepatoprotective, antiallergic etc.
Hareethaki (Terminalia chebula)
The pant possess anti oxidant, anti carcinogenic, cardio protective, hepato protective, anti-inflammatory, anti arthritic activities.
Lodra (Symplocos racemosa)
The plant possess hepatoprotective, anti-oxidant, anti-androgenic, anti-inflammatory, anti diabetic effects.
Musta (Cyperus rotundus)
Phytochemical and pharmacological studies reveal that Musta has antiandrogenic, anti-bacterial, hepato protective, cardio protective, anti oxidant, anti convulsant etc.
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