Ayurveda mentions the use of numerous products for both to- be- moms and newborn. During pregnancy, most people are concerned with the kind of products that they use, as it may affect the baby too. With Ayurvedic products, most probably there is going to be no side effects. Ayurveda has a well-developed branch named Garbhini Paricharya, which deals with pregnancy care, childbirth, and postnatal care.
Cramps and pain are part of pregnancy, and to ease this, it is better to look out for Ayurvedic products. Thailam like Karpooradi thailam, Kottamchukkadi thailam, Murivenna, Balaswagandadi thailam, etc. can help alleviate pain, fluid retention, cramps, and relieves stress.
The benefits of using these oils are
Kottamchukkadi thailam: This is a pain reliever, used for muscle pain and joints. You can also use this if you are suffering from chest congestion (inhale 1 to 2 drops applied onto a soft cotton cloth).
Karpooradi thailam: It eases joint pain, joint stiffness. Karpooradi thailam is a rubefacient and hence improves blood circulation.
Murivenna: Murivenna eases hip pain, soreness, strain, etc. Headaches during pregnancy are expected, you can apply murivenna during pregnancy to relieve headache, which provides a soothing effect. Also, murivenna has antibacterial and antifungal activities which keeps you away from infections.
Balaswagandadi thailam: Applying balaswagandadi thailam strengthens the bones and joints along with improving the quality of blood.
Dhanwantharam thailam: A massage with Dhanwantharam thailam provides relaxation and also relief from local pain and numbness. This eases the back pain and knee pain effectively. Dhanwantharam thailam helps reduce stress and boosts immunity. The most looked upon use of Dhanwantharam thailam is to diminish stretch marks effectively. It is known to fade off stretch marks. Depending on the type of stretch mark, either Acute or Chronic, the time period varies.
Application
During pregnancy, it is better to apply and massage the thailam/oil lightly.
