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Thailam
Prasarini Thailam
Classical Ayurvedic Massage Oil
Vata BalancingKapha Balancing
£16.00
Prasarini Thailam is a warming classical Ayurvedic medicated oil whose name evokes a spreading, extending quality long prized within the tradition.
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Ingredients
Sesamum Indicum (Sesame) Seed Oil, Laccifer Lacca (Laksha) Extract, Paederia Foetida (Prasarini) Extract, Cedrus Deodara (Cedar) Wood Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract, Plumbago Zeylanica (Chitraka) Root Extract, Anethum Sowa (Dill) Seed Extract, Piper Longum (Long Pepper) Fruit Extract, Scindapsus Officinalis (Gajapippali) Fruit Extract, Sodium Chloride
Why Choose Prasarini Thailam
Composed to pacify Vata and Kapha, it is traditionally chosen to nourish joints and muscles, restore suppleness to stiff tissues, and support easeful, comfortable movement during Abhyanga.
Traditionally suited for:
- Daily Abhyanga practice and self-massage of joints and muscles
- Vata-predominant and Vata-Kapha constitutions
- Cooler seasons calling for a warming oil
- Supporting suppleness, grounding, and ease of movement
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.
Classical reference
Prasarini Thailam is documented in several authoritative Ayurvedic texts:
Sharangdhara Samhita (Madhyama Khanda, Chapter 9, Verses 119-123.5), The primary classical reference, appearing in the Taila Prakarana (chapter on medicated oils). This 13th-century text is one of Ayurveda's most important pharmaceutical references.
Sahasrayogam (Taila Prakarana), The classical compendium of formulations includes this oil in its collection of traditional Thailams.
Yoga Ratnakara, Another classical text referencing Prasarini formulations.
Ayurvedic Formulary of India, Volume 1, The modern official reference containing the standardised formula.
Sanskrit Name and EtymologySanskrit: प्रसारिणी तैलम् (Prasāriṇī Tailam)
Breakdown:
- प्रसारिणी (Prasāriṇī), from "prasaraṇa" meaning spreading, extending, dispersing
- तैलम् (Tailam), oil, specifically medicated oil
The name carries dual significance: it describes both the climbing, spreading growth habit of the Prasarini plant and its therapeutic action of "spreading" into contracted, stiff tissues to restore flexibility and ease.
The plant is also known as Gandha Prasarini ("that which spreads smell") due to its characteristic sulfurous odour when fresh.
The Sharangdhara Samhita lists Prasarini Thailam for:
ClassificationPrasarini Thailam is classified as:
- Vatahara Thailam, Vata-pacifying oil
- Vatakaphahara Thailam, Pacifies both Vata and Kapha (due to heating potency)
- Bahya Parimarjana, External application medicine
Rasa (Taste): Tikta (Bitter), Katu (Pungent), Madhura (Sweet)
Guna (Quality): Guru (Heavy), Sara (Spreading), Snigdha (Unctuous), Sukshma (Subtle/Penetrating)
Virya (Potency): Ushna (Heating)
Vipaka (Post-digestive effect): Madhura (Sweet), indicating nourishing rather than depleting action
Dosha Action: Vata Shamaka (strongly pacifies Vata), Kapha Shamaka (mildly reduces Kapha)
Karma (Actions):
- Vatahara, Pacifies Vata dosha
- Vedanasthapana, Supports comfort
- Srotoshodhana, Cleanses channels
- Balya, Promotes strength
- Sandhaniya, Supports bone and tissue integrity
Dhatu Affinity:
- Primary: Mamsa (muscle tissue), Majja (nervous tissue/marrow)
- Secondary: Asthi (bone tissue), Snayu (ligaments/tendons)
The defining characteristic of Prasarini Thailam is the Sara Guna (spreading quality) derived from its primary herb. In Ayurvedic pharmacology, Sara Guna indicates a substance that:
- Moves and spreads through the body's channels
- Promotes flow where there is stagnation
- Penetrates deep into tissues
- Disperses accumulations
Learn more about Prasarini Thailam
What is Prasarini Thailam?
Prasarini Thailam is a classical Ayurvedic oil built on Prasarini in a sesame oil base, documented formularies such as the Sharangdhara Samhita. Art of Vedas offers Prasarini Thailam as a warming oil for Abhyanga of the joints and muscles.
What is Prasarini Thailam used for?
Prasarini Thailam is traditionally used for massage of stiff, tired joints and muscles. It is valued in Ayurveda for balancing Vata and for supporting comfortable, easy movement as part of a warming ritual.
How do I use Prasarini Thailam?
Warm the Prasarini Thailam and massage it into the joints and muscles, using circular motions around the joints and long strokes along the limbs. Allow it to absorb before a warm bath. For external use.
Which Dosha is Prasarini Thailam best for?
Prasarini Thailam is a warming, deeply nourishing oil traditionally formulated to support Vata, with a secondary affinity for Kapha. Its sesame base and grounding herbs comfort and steady Vata's dry, mobile qualities, while a cluster of warming, activating botanicals helps lighten and mobilise the heaviness associated with Kapha. Owing to its heating nature, it is generally less suited to those of a predominantly Pitta constitution.
Can I use Prasarini Thailam every day?
Yes. A daily Abhyanga with Prasarini Thailam fits naturally into Dinacharya, the classical Ayurvedic daily routine, and is especially welcome during cooler weather.
Is Prasarini Thailam good for stiff joints?
Prasarini Thailam is traditionally valued in Ayurveda for the comfort and flexibility of the joints. A regular warm massage is a classical way to keep the joints feeling supple and at ease. For external use.
Can Prasarini Thailam be used for a full-body massage?
Yes. Prasarini Thailam can be used for a full-body Abhyanga, with extra attention to the joints and the lower body, then allowed to absorb before bathing.
What is the difference between Prasarini Thailam and Mahanarayana Thailam?
Both are classical warming Vata oils for the joints. Prasarini Thailam is particularly associated with mobility and the ease of the joints, while Mahanarayana Thailam is a broader oil for the joints and muscles together.
What are the ingredients in Prasarini Thailam, and how should it be stored?
Prasarini Thailam is prepared in a sesame oil base with Prasarini 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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