Mahavajra
The resultant oil has therapeutic value.
Modern description
Mahavajra Taila is an Ayurvedic oil preparation known for its therapeutic use in skin diseases and Vata disorders, utilizing the potent properties of Snuhi and Arka.
Purpose
The resultant oil has therapeutic value.
Indications
- General debility
- Weakness
- Loss of libido
- Low immunity
- Fatigue
- Neurological disorders
- Muscular weakness
- Premature ageing
- Vata disorders
- Kapha disorders (due to its heating nature)
Classical indications
- Kushta (Skin diseases)
- Vata Vyadhi (Neurological disorders)
Karma
- Rasayana (Rejuvenative)
- Vajikaran (Aphrodisiac)
- Balya (Tonic)
- Deepana (Appetizer)
- Pachana (Digestive)
Key ingredients
- Shuddha Parad
- Shuddha Gandhak
- Swarna Bhasma
- Rajata Bhasma
- Loha Bhasma
- Abhraka Bhasma
- Tamra Bhasma
- Vanga Bhasma
- Triphala
- Trikatu
- Vidanga
- Musta
- Chitrakmool
- Bala
- Gokshura
- Ashwagandha
- Shatavari
- Ela
- Tvak
- Patra
Adult dose
125 mg - 250 mg (1-2 tablets) once or twice a day.
Pediatric dose
Use with caution and under the guidance of a qualified Ayurvedic practitioner.
Preparation steps
- Collection of raw materials.
- Cleaning and processing of herbs.
- Preparation of Kalka (paste) and Kwatha (decoction).
- Mixing of Kalka, Kwatha, and Taila (oil).
- Heating the mixture at a controlled temperature until all moisture evaporates.
- Filtering the oil.
- Allowing the oil to cool.
- Packaging in airtight containers.
Safety contraindications
- High Pitta conditions
- Pregnancy
- Bleeding disorders