Kottamchukkadi thailam is used in the management of pain, oedema and loss of mobility associated with rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, cervical spondylitis, lumbar spondylitis etc.
Kottamchukkadi thailam is a gingelly oil-based preparation mentioned in the ‘Sahasrayoga – Tailaprakarana’. It is indicated for external application. It is found to have specific efficacy relieving deep tissue inflammation, edema and pain. It is a simple combination of Vata-hara drugs in a nourishing and warming Sesame oil base.