It is a famous Ayurvedic medicine used in the treatment of Arthritis, fractured bones and weak bones. It is taken internally. This ayurvedic medicated oil is taken orally for strengthening bones and joints. It speeds up recovery from bone fractures and restores the stability of the bones. It is also beneficial in the treatment of arthritic disorders, especially osteoarthritis. It supports the bones in osteopenia and osteoporosis and prevents further bone loss and helps to restore the natural bone mineral density (along with other ayurvedic medicines).

Ingredients:

1. Til Beej (Sesame seeds) – Sesamum Indicum
2. Cow’s Milk
3. Mulethi (Yashtimadhu) – Licorice – Glycyrrhiza Glabra
4. Valak (Iruvale) – Coleus Vettiveroides
5. Vetiver (Ushira or Khas) – Vetiveria Zizanioides
6. Manjistha – Rubia Cordifolia
7. Mishi – Indian Dill – Anethum Sowa
8. Mustak (Nut Grass) – Cyperus Rotundus
9. Kushta (Indian Costus Root) – Saussurea Lappa
10. Bala – Sida Cordifolia
11. Atibala – Abutilon Indicum
12. Mahabala
13. Agaru (Agarwood) – Aquilaria Agallocha
14. Kesar (Saffron) – Crocus Sativus
15. Safed Chandan (White Sandalwood) – Santalum Album
16. Sariva – Hemidesmus Indicus
17. Sarala (Chir Pine) – Pinus Roxburghii
18. Raal (Sarja Rasa) – Vateria Indica Resin
19. Devdaru (Deodar Cedar or Himalayan Cedar) – Cedrus Deodara
20. Padmakadi Gana
21. Eladi Gana
22. Shaileyam – Parmelia Perlata
23. Rasna – Pluchea Lanceolata
24. Shalaparni – Desmodium Gangeticum
25. Lodhra – Symplocos Racemosa
26. Kasheruk – Scirpus Grossus
27. Tejpata (Indian Bay Leaf) – Cinnamomum Tamala
28. Durva (Bermuda grass) – Cynodon Dactylon

Properties and Uses:

It helps in improving bone mass and strength, useful in the treatment of arthritis, osteoporosis, Fracture, Joint dislocation such shoulder dislocation, helps to improve strength of bones, joints and ligaments, used in the treatment of ligament injuries, improves hair growth, supports the Asthi Dhatu , bone tissue, Hair is related with Asthi, useful to promote hair growth, Useful in sacroilitis and sciatica, sprained muscles, ligaments, used for treating torn ligaments such as ACL, Useful in lumbar and cervical spondylosis, slipped disc, calcaneal spur and Road traffic accidental injuries

Dosage and Anupan:

About 6 to 12 drops once or twice a day, usually administered before food with warm milk or warm water

Side effects:

Yet no side effect reported with the general dosage of Gandha Thailam. Occassionaly Indigestion may occur due to higher dose

Shelf life: 3 years of self life.

Reference:

Ashtanga Hrudayam Uttara Sthana 27/36 – 41 – Bhanga Pratishedha Adhyaya