Mahavajrakam
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Highly beneficial for skin diseases and Vata disorders.
Modern description
Mahavajrakam Taila is an Ayurvedic oil preparation known for its therapeutic use in skin diseases and Vata disorders.
Purpose
Highly beneficial for skin diseases and Vata disorders.
Indications
- Digestive disorders, loss of appetite, abdominal distension, spleen disorders, liver disorders, anemia, metabolic disorders, general debility, respiratory problems (cough, asthma), skin diseases, piles, fistula, and as a general tonic.
Karma
- Rasayana
- Deepana
- Pachana
- Anulomana
- Balya
- Kushtaghna
- Vatahara
Key ingredients
- Vida Lavana
- Saindhava Lavana
- Sauvarchala Lavana
- Samudra Lavana
- Audbhida Lavana
- Shankha Bhasma
- Shukti Bhasma
- Kapardika Bhasma
- Visha Tundika Vati
- Amalaki
- Shunti
- Pippali
- Maricha
- Vidanga
- Chitrak
- Danti
- Chavya
- Kushta
- Ela
- Tvak
Adult dose
125 mg - 500 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 drying of ingredients.
- Preparation of kashaya (decoction) with specific herbs.
- Mixing of kashaya and other ingredients with oil base.
- Heating and simmering the mixture until only the oil remains.
- Filtering the oil to remove solid particles.
- Quality check and standardization.
- Packaging and storage.
Safety contraindications
- Not suitable for children, pregnant and lactating mothers without strict medical supervision.
Related formulations
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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