When Vata is deranged along with Kapha, it gives rise to cold and heavy swellings in the body. The lymphatic drainage is hampered, and there is profuse pooling of lymphatic fluid in body spaces. This Vata-Kapha aggravation is deftly overcome by the heat and pungency of ‘Amla’ rasa (sour taste) and Gomutra (cow’s urine) characteristic of Panchamla Thailam.Panchamla Thailam captures the intense Vata-Kapha Samana property of ‘Amla’ rasa or sour taste in a fortifying sesame oil base. It is indicated for Abhyanga or body massage.Abhyanga or ‘massage’ is an important part of the Dinacharya (Daily routine) prescribed by Ayurvedic literature. Scriptures suggest the use of suitable oils massaged in the direction of hair growth and around joints, to pacify aggravated doshas and maintain balance.