Great Medicated Oil/fat Oil (Mahasneha Oil)
Mentioned as an excellent oil that can be used after being processed one hundred times (with Yashtyadi).
Modern description
Mahasneha oil, a highly processed (100 times) medicated oil, similar to Yashtyadi oil, used for deep tissue penetration and Vata pacification.
Purpose
Mentioned as an excellent oil that can be used after being processed one hundred times (with Yashtyadi).
Indications
- Vata disorders, Pitta disorders, general debility, emaciation, skin diseases, burning sensation, improves complexion and strength.
Karma
- Vatahara
- Pittahara
- Balya
- Varnakara
- Pushtida
Key ingredients
- Taila
- Ghrita
- Vasa
- Majja
- Kalka of: Manjishta (Rubia cordifolia)
- Lodhra
- Madhuka
- Sariva
- Kushta
- Padmaka
- Chandana
- Raktachandana
- Bala
- Daruharidra
- Laksha
- Ela
- Nagakesara
- Tailaparni
- Tvak
- Patra
Adult dose
5-10 ml, or as directed by the physician
Pediatric dose
2.5-5 ml
Preparation steps
- Collection of raw materials.
- Cleaning and processing of herbs.
- Preparation of herbal decoction (Kashaya).
- Mixing of herbal paste (Kalka).
- Addition of base oil (Tila taila or coconut oil).
- Heating and simmering the mixture until all moisture evaporates.
- Filtering the oil.
- Quality control testing.
- Packaging and storage.
Safety contraindications
- Avoid in conditions with excess Kapha or Ama.