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Thailam
Mahamasha Thailam
Classical Ayurvedic Strengthening Massage Oil
Vata Balancing
£22.00
Mahamasha Thailam is a classical warming Ayurvedic oil prepared in the traditional tradition for Abhyanga.
Net content200ML
Ingredients
Sesamum Indicum (Sesame) Seed Oil, Vigna Mungo (Black Gram) Seed Extract, Aegle Marmelos (Bael) Root Extract, Premna Serratifolia (Agnimantha) Root Extract, Oroxylum Indicum (Indian Trumpet) Root Extract, Gmelina Arborea (Gambhari) Root Extract, Stereospermum Suaveolens (Patala) Root Extract, Desmodium Gangeticum (Shalaparni) Extract, Uraria Picta (Prishnaparni) Root Extract, Solanum Indicum (Brihati) Extract, Solanum Xanthocarpum (Kantakari) Extract, Tribulus Terrestris (Gokshura) Extract, Mucuna Pruriens (Velvet Bean) Seed Extract, Ricinus Communis (Castor) Root Extract, Alpinia Galanga (Galangal) Root Extract, Cedrus Deodara (Deodar Cedar) Wood Extract, Rubia Cordifolia (Manjistha) Root Extract, Withania Somnifera (Ashwagandha) Root Extract, Tinospora Cordifolia (Guduchi) Stem Extract, Hedychium Spicatum (Spiked Ginger Lily) Rhizome Extract, Piper Retrofractum (Java Long Pepper) Fruit Extract, Plumbago Zeylanica (Chitrak) Root Extract, Myrica Esculenta (Box Myrtle) Fruit Extract, Anethum Graveolens (Dill) Seed Extract, Piper Nigrum (Black Pepper) Fruit Extract, Piper Longum (Long Pepper) Fruit Extract, Zingiber Officinale (Ginger) Root Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract, Asparagus Racemosus (Shatavari) Root Extract, Leptadenia Reticulata (Jivanti) Extract, Sodium Chloride, Shellac
Why Use Mahamasha Thailam?
Its rich, grounding character is especially valued for the Vata constitution, where it is traditionally used to strengthen and nourish the muscles while supporting suppleness and steadiness across the body.
Traditionally suited for:
- Daily Abhyanga practice
- Vata-predominant constitution
- Cooler seasons
- Traditionally used to support strength and steadiness in muscles and joints
How to use
For Abhyanga (full body massage)
- Warm the oil by standing the bottle in warm water for a few minutes.
- Apply generously to the whole body.
- Use long strokes along the limbs and circular motions around the joints.
- Massage the abdomen gently in a clockwise direction.
- Include the scalp, ears and soles of the feet.
- Allow 15 to 20 minutes for the oil to absorb.
- Follow with a warm shower or bath.
For targeted use
Apply a small amount to the chosen area and massage gently until absorbed.
Recommended frequency
Daily use is the traditional practice. For maintenance, use two to three times a week.
Important
- For external use only.
- Warm gently, do not microwave.
- Take care in the shower, as oil can make surfaces slippery.
Learn more about Mahamasha Thailam
What is Mahamasha Thailam?
Mahamasha Thailam is a classical Ayurvedic body oil built on Masha and a blend of herbs in a sesame oil base, documented in the Bhaishajya Ratnavali. Art of Vedas offers Mahamasha Thailam as a rich, warming oil for Abhyanga of the muscles.
What is Mahamasha Thailam used for?
Mahamasha Thailam is traditionally used for massage of the muscles and the nervous system. It is valued in Ayurveda for balancing Vata and for a deeply nourishing, strengthening ritual.
How do I use Mahamasha Thailam?
Warm the Mahamasha Thailam and massage it into the muscles with long, firm strokes and circular motions around the joints. Allow it to absorb before a warm bath. For external use.
Which Dosha is Mahamasha Thailam best for?
Mahamasha Thailam is traditionally considered best for Vata, the Dosha associated with the muscles, the nervous system and movement. Its warm, rich sesame base suits the Vata season.
Can I use Mahamasha Thailam every day?
Yes. A daily Abhyanga with Mahamasha Thailam fits naturally into Dinacharya, the classical daily routine, and is especially grounding during the cooler Vata months.
Is Mahamasha Thailam good for tired or weak muscles?
Mahamasha Thailam is traditionally valued in Ayurveda for nourishing and strengthening the muscles. A regular warm massage is a classical way to support a strong, supple body. For external use.
Can Mahamasha Thailam be used for a full-body massage?
Yes. Mahamasha Thailam is a rich, warming full-body Abhyanga oil. Apply it with long strokes, giving extra attention to the larger muscles, then allow it to absorb before bathing.
How is Mahamasha Thailam different from Mahanarayana Thailam?
Both are classical warming Vata oils. Mahamasha Thailam is particularly associated with nourishing the muscles, while Mahanarayana Thailam is a broader oil for the joints and muscles together.
What are the ingredients in Mahamasha Thailam, and how should it be stored?
Mahamasha Thailam is prepared in a sesame oil base with Masha and a classical blend of supporting herbs, without synthetic fragrance or colour. Store in a cool, dry place away from sunlight, and warm gently before use if it thickens.
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