Gandha Taila (Gandhataila)
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Strengthening bones.
Modern description
Gandha Taila is an oil formulation primarily used for strengthening bones and promoting overall bone health.
Purpose
Strengthening bones.
Indications
- Fractures, dislocations, bone weakness, osteoporosis, arthritis (Vata predominant), muscular dystrophy, general debility, infertility (in some cases)
Classical indications
- Strengthens the bones
Karma
- Vatahara (Balances Vata), Balya (Strengthening), Rasayana (Rejuvenating), Asthi Dhatu Poshana (Nourishes Bone Tissue)
Key ingredients
- Musta
- Manjistha
- Laksha
- Rakta Chandana
- Padmaka
- Lodhra
- Nagakesara
- Ela
- Tvak
- Patra
- Tagara
- Usira
- Sariva
- Svetajira
- Tila Taila
- Bala
- Ashwagandha
- Gokshura
- Prishniparni
- Shalaparni
Adult dose
5-10 ml (internally); As needed for external application
Pediatric dose
2.5-5 ml internally (consult physician)
Preparation steps
- Sesame seeds are tied into a bundle in a cloth and allowed to stay in flowing water for seven days.
- Then they are soaked in milk and decoction of Madhuka (licorice) daily and dried in the shade; this is continued for seven days.
- Once again, they are soaked in milk, removed from their husk, and powdered.
- The powder is then mixed with a fine powder of herbs (from Nalada to Eladi Gana herbs) and macerated with milk.
- This herbal oil is cooked with the remaining drugs (Shaileya to Durva), and milk and oil are added to it.
- When only oil remains, it is filtered and stored in a glass bottle; this is Gandha Taila.
Safety contraindications
- Avoid in active Pitta disorders (e.g., ulcers), pregnant women (nasya form), and those with sesame allergy unless directed by a practitioner
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Classical & Scientific References
- Classical source treatise: Ashtanga Hridaya, Uttara Sthana 27/36.
- 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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