Mahamasha Thailam is a medicated oil described in the Ayurvedic classical textbook Sahasrayogam. Mahamasha oil is a combination of several herbs like Masha (Vigna mungo), Eranda(Ricinus communis) ,Rasna (Alpinia galanga), etc in a nourishing base of sesame oil. Mahamasha Tailam is commonly prescribed for application over the head. It is used in countering inflammation and degeneration.