Ekaishika Oil (Ekaishika Taila)
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To balance Pitta and potentially address conditions where Pitta needs to be calmed.
Modern description
A cooling oil used to pacify Pitta, reduce burning sensations, and improve skin complexion.
Purpose
To balance Pitta and potentially address conditions where Pitta needs to be calmed.
Indications
- Vata disorders, Muscle weakness, Emaciation, Neurological conditions, Joint pain, Wound healing, Inflammatory conditions, Paralysis, Hemiplegia, Facial paralysis, General debility.
Classical indications
- Vata Vyadhi
- Kushtha (Skin Diseases)
Karma
- Vatahara
- Balya
- Rasayana
- Vranaropana
- Shothahara
Key ingredients
- Taila
- Aja dugdha
- Paste of
- Kushta
- Manjishta
- Haridra
- Daruharidra
- Ela
- Twak
- Patra
- Nagakesara
- Musta
- Bala
- Meda
- Mahameda
- Kakoli
- Kshirakakoli
- Vriddhadaru
- Jivaka
- Rishabhaka
Adult dose
5-10 ml for internal use (if indicated), or as directed by an Ayurvedic physician. For external use, apply liberally and gently massage into the affected area.
Pediatric dose
As needed (external application)
Preparation steps
- Gather all necessary ingredients as per the formulation.
- Prepare a paste (Kalka) of the herbs specified in the formulation.
- If the formulation requires a decoction (Kwatha), prepare it separately by boiling the herbs in water and reducing it to the specified quantity.
- Take Murchita Tila Taila (sesame oil processed to remove impurities) in a wide-mouthed vessel.
- Add the herbal paste (Kalka) and decoction (Kwatha, if applicable) to the sesame oil.
- Heat the mixture on a mild flame, stirring continuously.
- Continue heating until all the liquid evaporates, and only the oil remains.
- Check for 'Siddha Lakshanas' (signs of proper oil preparation) as described in classical texts.
- Filter the oil through a clean cloth while it is still warm.
- Store the oil in a clean, dry, and airtight glass container.
Safety contraindications
- Specific contraindications should be determined by an Ayurvedic practitioner.
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Classical & Scientific References
- Classical source treatise: Sushruta Samhita.
- Ayurvedic Formulary of India (AFI), Part I & II, Ministry of AYUSH, Government of India.
- Bhaishajya Ratnavali, Sharangadhara Samhita, and Sahasrayogam clinical guidelines.
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