In
Ayurveda, Mahaamaasha Thaila is curative for
vata disorders, pakshaaghaatam (partial paralysis), hanustambham (stiffness of jaws), ardditam (facial paralysis), apatantrakam, apabaahukam, viswaachi, hanugraham, sukrakshayam, karnanaadam and karnasoola (pain in ear). This
thaila increases body weight and is used externally on the head and body.