They are similar to Ghrta, but here the base is oil, not ghee. Most preparations use sesame oil. Coconut, Castor or Neem oils are also used. Rare cases include Mustard or Chaul Moogra oil. Taila are used mostly for external application.
Medicated oils are powerful stimulants and counter irritants.
They can also be cooling and sedative in nature. Oil massage should be in the direction of body hairs and for best effect, it should be followed by warm fomentation. All rights reserved.