• It is useful not just for joint care but even for healing fractures.
• The pain from fractures and bone dislocation can be alleviated by taking this medicine.
• It can reduce the imbalance of vata dosha and thus deal with all joint-related problems.
• It is useful in the treatment of injuries to the ligaments and can promote faster healing.
• It is very useful in improving the strength of bones.
• This is helpful in the treatment of osteoporosis and arthritis.

Gandha thailam is prepared as per the Ashtangahrudayam classical Ayurveda text. It has a number of herbal ingredients that are helpful in joint care. Some of these prominent ingredients are:

• Manjistha: Manjistha is Rubia cordifolia, which is a common grape. It is one of the best medicines that works as a blood purifier and can get rid of toxins. Sushruta in his famous texts has described the use of Manjistha in helping repair fractures. It is rejuvenative in nature.
• Kushta: Kushta is Saussurea lappa, known as costus root. It is known for its vatashamana property and can help correct vata imbalance. It is an effective remedy in the treatment of arthritis. It helps to remove toxins from the body. It is anti-inflammatory and is helpful in alleviating pain from joint disease and arthritis.
• Devadaru: Devadaru is Cedrus deodara, known as Himalayan cedar. It is well-known for being able to rectify imbalance in vata dosha. It is helpful in providing relief from inflammation of the joints. It is especially useful in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis.
• Shweta sariva: Shweta sariva is Hemidesmus indicus, known as Indian sarsaparilla. It is a tridosha hara remedy that can help in balancing all three doshas. It is amahara in nature and can get rid of toxins to improve metabolism. It is helpful in the treatment of osteoporosis.
• Yashtimadhu: Yashtimadhu is Glycyrrhiza glabra, known as licorice. It is also known as Mulethi. It can help in restoring Vata imbalance. It is very useful in promoting healing of bone fractures and injuries. It is helpful in providing relief from inflammation.

• External - apply over the affected area 30 minutes to 1 hour before bath.
• Oral - 5 to 10 drops twice daily with milk/suitable decoction.