Chakra Oil (Chakra Taila)

Modern description

A medicated oil used for purgation and skin disorders, containing sesame oil and other herbs. It is used in Vata disorders, weakness, infertility and emaciation.

Purpose

Used for various ailments like pugarma, meha, gulma, and visarpa. Sesame oil pressed with a wheel is more potent due to unroasted sesame being used.

Indications

• Vata disorders, weakness, infertility, emaciation, general debility, Pugarma, Meha, Gulma, Visarpa.

Classical indications

• Pugarma
• Meha
• Gulma
• Visarpa

Karma

• Vatahara
• Balya
• Vrishya
• Rasayana

Key ingredients

• Taila
• Dadhi
• Kanji
• Mastu
• Amla

Adult dose

5-10 ml internally or as directed by the physician; Externally for massage.

Pediatric dose

Contraindicated

Preparation steps

• Collect the ingredients as per the formulation.
• Ensure the sesame seeds are of good quality and unroasted.
• Clean and dry the sesame seeds.
• Press the sesame seeds using a traditional wooden wheel (ghani) to extract the oil.
• Filter the oil to remove any impurities.
• Add other herbal ingredients to the sesame oil.
• Heat the mixture gently, stirring continuously.
• Maintain a constant temperature during the heating process.
• Continue heating until all the moisture evaporates and only the oil remains.
• Allow the oil to cool down completely.
• Filter the oil again using a clean cloth or filter paper.
• Store the oil in a clean, airtight container away from direct sunlight.

Safety contraindications

• Pregnancy
• Acute fever
• Indigestion