Maricadi

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Treats Sidhma and new White Leprosy.

Modern description

Maricadi oil is used as an anointment for treating skin conditions like sidhma (a type of skin disease) and early-stage leucoderma due to its heating and cleansing properties.

Purpose

Treats Sidhma and new White Leprosy.

Indications

Sidhma Kushta (Psoriasis)
Switra (Vitiligo)
Indigestion
Loss of appetite
Abdominal distension
Flatulence
Constipation (mild)
Cough (Kapha type)
Cold (Kapha type)
Rhinitis
Asthma (Kapha type)
Worm infestations (Krimi)
Eczema
Dermatitis

Classical indications

Sidhma
White Leprosy (new)

Karma

Deepana (Appetizer)
Pachana (Digestive)
Vatahara (Balances Vata)
Kaphahara (Balances Kapha)
Anulomana (Mild Laxative)
Kushtahara (Treats skin diseases)
Vranahara (Heals wounds)

Key ingredients

Maricha
Pippali
Shunthi
Amalaki
Haritaki
Musta
Vidanga
Ela
Tvak
Patra
Rock Salt
Vibhitaki

Adult dose

Apply liberally on the affected part or whole body.

Pediatric dose

Use with caution, consult an Ayurvedic practitioner.

Preparation steps

Collect all the drugs and wash them properly.
Make kalka (paste) of all the drugs mentioned above and add water in it.
Add gomutra and gomay rasa (cow's urine and dung).
Boil the solution till it remains one fourth in quantity.
At last mix it with mustard oil which is used as a base.
Mix the solution properly and filter it in a clean vessel.
Then store the oil obtained in an airtight glass container and keep away from direct sunlight.

Safety contraindications

Hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients.

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Classical & Scientific References

Classical source treatise: Ashtanga Hridaya.
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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