Maricadi

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.