Narayana Thailam is a medicated oil described in the Ayurvedic classical textbook Bhaishajyaratnaavali. It is explained in the context of ‘Vatavyadhi’, or diseases arising from deranged ‘Vata dosha’ in the system.This medicated oil is a combination of several herbs like Punarnava (Boerrhavia diffusa), Dasamoolam etc. in a warming base of sesame oil.Narayana Thailam is commonly used in musculoskeletal disorders and degenerative diseases. It is one of the widely acclaimed for its pain-relieving effect. Commonly used for Abhyanga (body massage).