Madhutailika
Synonymous with Aasthapana and Niruha Basti, used for Vata disorders, inflammation, and cleansing of the bowel
Modern description
Madhutailika is a type of Aasthapana and Niruha Basti (enema) used for Vata disorders, inflammation, and cleansing of the bowel. It is also used in infertility and premature aging.
Purpose
Synonymous with Aasthapana and Niruha Basti, detoxifies the body and restores dosha balance
Indications
- Skin diseases, wound healing, complexion improvement, Pitta disorders affecting skin
- Vata disorders
- Inflammation
- Cleansing of the bowel
- Infertility due to Anovulation
- Premature aging
- Diabetes Mellitus
Karma
- Varnya (improves complexion)
- Vrana Ropana (wound healing)
- Pitta Shamaka (pacifies Pitta)
- Raktha Prasadana (improves blood quality)
- Balances Doshas
- Detoxification
- Aphrodisiac
- Improves strength
Key ingredients
- Based on available information and traditional understanding
- Madhutailika likely refers to a formulation where honey is an important component and oil (Taila) serves as the base. A possible formulation is
- Madhu
- Manjistha
- Lodhra
- Rakta Chandana
- Padmaka
- Ushira
- Sariva
- Bala. Quantities are traditionally determined relative to the oil base
- often as a paste/kalka.
Adult dose
320 ml
Pediatric dose
As per physician
Preparation steps
- Prepare decoction of Erandamula (Castor root).
- Mix honey and rock salt.
- Add sesame oil and mix thoroughly.
- Add the Kalka (paste) of prescribed medicinal plants (e.g., Shatapushpa).
- Mix the decoction and other ingredients.
- Churn well until a homogenous mixture is obtained.
Safety contraindications
- Severe digestive sensitivity, acute diarrhea, or active hemorrhoids