Gandharvahastadi Thailam is an Ayurvedic oil used in the treatment of bloating, abdominal pain, etc. This oil is most commonly used in South Indian Ayurveda practice. Castor oil is used as base. It is also called Gandharvahastadi castor oil.
Uses
It is used in the treatment of abscess, splenic disorders, Abdominal bloating, Oedema and inflammatory conditions of abdomen and ascites.
A harmless purgative. Cures body aches, back aches and other vata troubles by giving good motions.
Mode of Usage
Gandharvahatadi castor oil is used for internal administration. It is used as a general oral Ayurvedic medicine for daily use. It is also used for internal administration in large dose during purgative Panchakarma therapy called Virechana.
The decision of its usage in Virechana is exclusively taken by Ayurvedic doctor.
Dose
As a regular Ayurvedic medicine, it is given in a dose of 5 – 10 drops once or twice a day, before food.
In Virechana, it is given in higher doses.
How long to use?
As a regular medicine in low doses, it can be used for a period of one month, based on your doctor’s advice. Do not use this for self medication.
Side Effects
Gandharvahasthadi castor oil side effects:
In higher doses, or in cases where it is wrongly administered, it may cause loose stools and diarrhea.
This medicine should only be taken under strict medical supervision.
It is best avoided in children, pregnant and lactating mother.
Principle
In this herbal oil, the herbs are infused in the medium of sesame oil along with herb water decotion. Then the solid waste herb materials are filtered out. Thus, this oil contains oil soluble and water soluble phyto-active principles of medicinal herbs.
Contents
Gandharvahasthadi Thailam ingredients:
Gandharvahastha moola – Root of castor – Ricinus communis – 4.8 kg
Yava – Barley – Hordeum vulgare – Seed – 3.072 kg
Nagara – Ginger – Zingiber officinalis – Rhizome – 96 g
Water for decoction – 24.576 liters, boiled and reduced to 6.144 liters
Ksheera – Cow milk – 1.536 liters
Murchita eranda taila – Castor oil – Ricinus communis – 768 ml
Gandharvahasta moola – Castor root fine powder / paste – Ricinus communis – 192 g
Shunti – Ginger paste – Zingiber officinale – 48 g
Method of Preparation
Ingredients from Gandharvahastha to Nagara is made into coarse powder and boiled with specific quantity of water till it reduces to its quarter part. Gandharvahasta moola and ginger is made into paste by adding sufficient quantity of water. Murchita castor oil is heated adding paste and stirred continuously while adding decoction and cows milk. Heating is stopped on appearance of froth over the oil and absence of moisture content. To confirm the absence of moisture, the oil is exposed to fire and checked for absence of crackling sound. It is filtered, cooled and stored in tightly closed container.
Reference and Expiry Date
Ashtangahrudayam Chikitsa sthana 15/21
Sahasrayogam.
Expiry date: 3 years from the date of manufacture. Once you open the seal, it is better to use it within an year.
Shloka Sanskrit Verse
Manufacturer
Kottakkal Arya Vaidya sala, SDP Ayurveda Products.
Nagarjuna – Gandharvvahasthaadi Thailam (Gandharvvahasthaadi Earandam)
Does intake of this oil during pregnancy cause miscarriage?
No. But always consult your doctor directly for any health advice / remedies during pregnancy.
During pregnancy, lactation
If you were using this oil before pregnancy without any allergic reaction, you can continue using this oil even during pregnancy.
If you have not used this product before and wish to use it during pregnancy, better to consult a doctor because it can cause skin allergy in some rare cases.
It is generally considered as safe to use during lactation, however consult your doctor for the right advice.
Can this product be applied after steam therapy?
No. Oil is best applied before steam therapy. This is as per basic Ayurvedic principles.
Please consult your doctor before taking this medicine.
This article is written by Dr. Janardhana V Hebbar BAMS, MD (Ayu), PGDPSM, Managing Director, Easy Ayurveda Hospital.
It is reviewed by Dr. Shilpa Ramdas BAMS, MD (Ayu), Chief Ayurvedic Physician, Easy Ayurveda Hospital
29 thoughts on “Gandharvahasthadi Thailam Benefits, How To Use, Ingredients, Side Effects”
Thank you doctor.,
Which company is good for gandharva hastadi tail
Kottakkal Arya Vaidya sala, SDP Ayurveda Products.
what is the cost of this dandharva hastadi tailah?
Kottakkal – 200 ml, Rs 96/-
In which problem this gandarwahatadi thailam used as vasti karma…is it can be used as wt loss or to relive pains
In cases of bloating, constipation, gastritis, Amlapitta, it is used for Vastikarma.
It can be used even for weight loss treatment and to relieve pains.
Hello Dr. will gandharvahasthadi eranda thailam ingestion help with PCOD and fibroid problem and conceiving?
hello..,
to some extent it will help.
Madam, We did not get which skin disease you are referring here. Kindly let us know the english name or any relevant name for more information.
Tinea versicolor (also known as dermatomycosis furfuracea (Fungal Skin Infections)
Madam, Tips and home remedies for fungus infection:
> mix 10 grams of turmeric powder in 100 ml of neem oil. Apply it over the skin lesions, 30 minutes before bath, everyday.
> mix a tablespoon of Khadira (Acacia catechu powder) in a tub of hot water and use it for bathing
Some medications:
> Jatyadi taila
> Haridra Khanda
You can know about it here: http://easyayurveda.com/2015/05/09/tinea-ringworm-dermatophytosis/
Hi G. Erandatailam can cause diarrhea. Please switch back to kashayam.
I was shopping for castor oil for my hair fall problems and vendor gave me Gandharvahasthadi
ErandaThailam instead. After searching I came to know this is an oral medicine. Is this oil safe for applying on scalp/hair ? or should I return it ?
It is safe to apply this on hair.
Thank you very much Sir.
It can be useful. Please go ahead with your doctor’s advice.
Dr pl suggest me medicine for sciatica. I am using gh tailam once a week with warm milk. Using Avipathikara chi in night.
Namasthe
I suffer from chronic constipation (even during childhood years) and have knee pain from many years
Have taken treatment for body pain , heaviness etc – virechana, basti, and medicines
Inspite of following strict diet and so many meds no relief
As per doctors advice I took freelax – 2 tsp with hot water at bedtime which works well but my doctor tells me not to make it a habit and to avoid prolonged use of the same
Right now I’m taking gh taila 2 spoons with hot water at night on doctors advice
Please advise whether gh taila will help and how to get permanent relief from my problem
Please let me know if it is ok to take it for a long time and the dosage
Regards
Hi, it can help in the long term. Take it on alternate days.
Dr pls suggest dosage of gh thaila for hernia…..will it cure…?
It may not cure completely.
Dose is – 3 – 5 ml at night followed by a cup of warm water, after food.
What is the use of taking thrivruth lehyam and CASTOR oil together
To induce loose stools / diarrhea.
I bought for castor oil for my hair fall problems and vendor gave me Gandharvahasthadi
ErandaThailam instead. After searching I came to know this is an oral medicine. Is this oil safe for applying on scalp/hair ? or should I return it ?
It can be applied on scalp.
Hi Dr Hebbar,
My ayurvedic doctor has recently added gandharvahastadi eranda tailam to other ayurvedic medicines (guggulutiktam kashayam+mahaprasarini tailam, ostikot, dhanvantradh 101, parushakadi leham, shankha bhasma) I was already taking for rheumatoid arthritis. I noticed that since I have started this tailam I got constipated. I got one good motion after consuming it in the morning, but after that I am having gas and constipation. I feel like my body was not able to digest it properly. Is it possible to get constipation due to gandharvahastadi eranda tailam? Can this be replaced with gandharvahastadi kashayam?
Thanks a lot in advance.
GD
Hi Dr Hebbar,
My ayurvedic doctor has recently added gandharvahastadi eranda tailam to other ayurvedic medicines (guggulutiktam kashayam+mahaprasarini tailam, ostikot, dhanvantradh 101, parushakadi leham, shankha bhasma) I was already taking for rheumatoid arthritis. I noticed that since I have started this tailam I got constipated. I got one good motion after consuming it in the morning, but after that I am having gas and constipation. I feel like my body was not able to digest it properly. Is it possible to get constipation due to gandharvahastadi eranda tailam? Can this be replaced with gandharvahastadi kashayam?
Hi doc
I have to loose my abdominal and hip weight… Coz I have several back pain my doctor advised me to reduce weight…
Can i take this?
What is the dose… Will I loose my fat with this
yes. for dose, go with your doctor’s advice.