Ayurvedic Pain Killer Oil

Vatasamanathailam or vata samana thailam is considered the most potent Ayurvedic oil for body pain. It is made by mixing garlic, neem oil, sesame oil, and fennel seeds. The oil provides warmth to muscles, and reduces stiffness and associated pain.

Apart from the minor pains that Ayurvedic pain killer oils can help, the oils are also helpful for: arthritis, osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, l4 l5 pains, cervical spondylosis, heel/ ankle pain, sacroilitis, lumbar spondylosis, muscle pain.

The most used oils in Ayurvedic are: sesame oil, mustard oil, flaxseed oil, neem oil, avocado oil, wintergreen oil, eucalyptus oil, peppermint oil, almond oil, bhringaraj oil, shirodhara oil, and many more.

Ayurvedic pain oils are the most commonly used products for symptomatic pain relief. The most widely used herbs to treat joint pains and headaches are menthasatva (peppermint oil), eucalyptus oil, gaultheria oil, clove oil, and capsaicin extracts among many others. While conventional medicines may provide immediate relief, they also have side effects which are definitely an area of concern. However thanks to Ayurveda, the Ayurvedic pain oils help to offer safe and natural management for joint pain.

There may be numerous reasons for joint pain, the most common being old age, bone depletion, natural wear and tear of the joints, drop in the synovial fluid level, arthritis, osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, underactive thyroid, fibromyalgia, bursitis, gout, strains and sprains and accidents and injuries.

First of all it is recommended toconsult an Ayurvedic practitioner to find out how many times during you should apply the oil on the affected area. Secondly, avoid applying the oil on cuts or wounds because it can give you a burning sensation. Third, check the ingredients properly to ensure that you are not allergic to any of the components. Fourth, check whether you should softly apply the oil on the affected area, or massage it. Last but not the least, check the age group which the oil is suitable for. Some oils are specially made for senior citizens who are experiencing joint troubles due to the age. 

Some of the biggest advantages of using Ayurvedic pain killer oils are: quicker recovery from joint, bone and muscle injuries, relieve joint pain, inflammation, and stiffness, eliminate toxins and get rid of impurities in the body, burn fat and shed any excess weight, improve the blood circulation, especially in the targeted areas, stimulate internal organs, improve their functioning and help remove metabolic waste from the body, and promote self-healing of cells, tissues, bones, muscles, and joints.

The different herbs/plantsused to make Ayurvedic pain oils are, nirgundi, ajwain, dashmool, shallaki, eucalyptus, ginger, lavender, rosemary, peppermint, cloves, capsaicin, feverfew, and turmeric, etc.

Ayurvedic pain oils help to get rid of impurities that are embedded in tissues and help liquefy them for easy absorption into circulation. This in turn helps in eliminating pain. 

Nilgiri oil is the oil extracted from eucalyptus leaves and is known for its potent analgesic and anti inflammatory properties. The oil when rubbed gently in affected joints and muscles help relieve pain.