Pongamia Glabra Oil (Nakhtamaala Oil)
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Classical formulation
Modern description
Oil formulation using Nakhtamala (Pongamia glabra) and other herbs for skin diseases and wound healing.
Purpose
Classical formulation
Indications
- Skin diseases (Kushta)
- Wounds (Vrana)
- Eczema
- Itching (Kandu)
- Parasitic infestations of the skin (Krimi roga)
- Infected ulcers
Classical indications
- Kushta (skin diseases)
- Vrana (wounds)
- Krimi Roga (parasitic infections)
Karma
- Vatahara
- Kaphahara
- Krimighna
- Kushtaghna
- Vranaropana
Key ingredients
- Nakhtamala root/bark
- Base oil
- other herbs may include Haridra
- Daruharidra - in minor quantities.
Adult dose
For external application: Apply liberally to the affected area.
Pediatric dose
For external application
Preparation steps
- Collect the necessary ingredients.
- Clean and prepare the Karanja oil.
- Infuse the oil with other herbal ingredients (if any) as per the formulation guidelines.
- Heat the oil gently to facilitate the infusion process.
- Allow the oil to cool and macerate for a specific period.
- Filter the oil to remove any solid particles.
- Store the oil in a clean, airtight container.
Safety contraindications
- Known allergy or hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients.
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Classical & Scientific References
- Classical source treatise: Sushruta Samhita, Chikitsasthana.
- 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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