Narayana Oil
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Beneficial for wind located in the bone marrow and Vata disorders caused by semen
Modern description
A classical oil formulation used for Vata disorders, especially those affecting the bones, marrow, and reproductive system.
Purpose
Beneficial for wind located in the bone marrow and Vata disorders caused by semen
Indications
- Arthritis, paralysis, hemiplegia, neuralgia, muscle weakness, joint pain, spondylosis, sciatica, and general debility. Also used in post-natal care and for massage in neurological disorders.
- Osteoarthritis
- Rheumatoid arthritis
- Lumbar and cervical spondylosis
- Gout
- Post-natal care
Classical indications
- wind located in the bone marrow
- Vata disorders caused by semen
Karma
- Vatahara
- Balya
- Rasayana
- Shothahara
- Analgesic
Key ingredients
- Devadaru
- Ela
- Manjistha
- Haridra
- Daruharidra
- Kushta
- Tagara
- Nagakesara
- Saindhava Lavana
- Jatamansi
- Halimaka
- Water
- Taila
- Shatavari
- Bilva
- Ashwagandha
- Brihati
- Kantakari
- Gokshura
- Bala
Adult dose
5-10 ml internally (with warm water or milk), or as directed by an Ayurvedic physician. For external use, sufficient quantity for massage.
Pediatric dose
Not generally recommended for infants; use with caution in children
Preparation steps
- Collection of herbs.
- Purification (Shodhana) of Bala and Rasna herbs via repeated washing and steaming.
- Preparation of decoction (kvatha).
- Preparation of herbal paste (kalka).
- Simmering (Sneha Paka) in a three-stage process: first Bhavana (wet grinding), then cooking with kvatha (decoction), finally with kalka (herbal paste).
- Mixing the herbal paste and decoction with sesame oil.
- Heating the mixture until all the water evaporates.
- Filtering through fine muslin after cooling, ensuring no solid residues remain.
- Storing in airtight containers.
Safety contraindications
- Fever (Jwara), significant Ama accumulation, active Kapha excess conditions.
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Classical & Scientific References
- Classical source treatise: Ashtanga Hridaya, Chikitsa Sthana.
- 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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