Sandalwood Oil (Chandanadya Taila)

Modern description

Chandanadya Taila is an Ayurvedic cooling oil formulation used to alleviate burning sensations, fever, and inflammatory conditions associated with Pitta imbalance. It is also used to improve skin complexion and reduce general debility.

Purpose

Used for preparing a cooling oil.

Indications

• Skin diseases
• Burning sensation
• General debility
• Emaciation
• Improves complexion
• Fever

Classical indications

• Daha (Burning sensation)
• Jwara (Fever)
• Raktapitta (Bleeding disorders)

Karma

• Vatahara
• Pittahara
• Varnya
• Balya
• Dahahara

Key ingredients

• Sandalwood
• Bala
• Manjistha
• Lodhra
• Kushtha
• Laksha
• Taila
• Water

Adult dose

For external use - as needed. For internal use (less common): 5-10 ml

Pediatric dose

To be used with caution in children, apply externally as needed or as directed by a physician

Preparation steps

• Collect all the ingredients as per the formulation.
• Clean and prepare the herbs for processing.
• If fresh herbs are used, extract the juice.
• If dry herbs are used, prepare a decoction.
• Mix the juice or decoction with the base oil (e.g., sesame oil).
• Heat the mixture on a low flame, stirring continuously.
• Continue heating until all the water content evaporates and only the oil remains.
• Filter the oil through a clean cloth.
• Allow the oil to cool down.
• Store the oil in a clean, airtight container.

Safety contraindications

• Known allergy to any of the ingredients.