Bolus Oil (Pindataila)
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To alleviate the pain of gout through massage.
Modern description
A medicated oil used for massage to relieve pain and inflammation, particularly in conditions like gout and arthritis.
Purpose
To alleviate the pain of gout through massage.
Indications
- Burning sensation, especially of the extremities (palms and soles), gout (Vata Rakta), skin disorders with burning sensation, ulcers, wounds, fractures, inflammatory joint conditions, general pain relief, muscle weakness, blood disorders
Classical indications
- Pain of gout
Karma
- Vatahara
- Pittahara
- Raktaprasadana
- Vranaropana
- Shothahara
Key ingredients
- Manjistha
- Sariva
- Taila
- Dadhi
- Madhuchishta
- Laksha
Adult dose
For external application, apply liberally to the affected area. For internal use (less common, and only under medical supervision) 5-10 ml may be used.
Pediatric dose
Apply sparingly and massage gently
Preparation steps
- Collection of raw materials.
- Cleaning and drying of ingredients.
- Preparation of Kalka (paste) of prescribed drugs.
- Mixing the Kalka with Taila (oil) and Drava (liquid).
- Heating the mixture at specific temperature until all moisture is evaporated.
- Filtering the Taila and allowing it to cool.
- Testing and packaging.
Safety contraindications
- Avoid in conditions with excess Kapha or Ama.
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Classical & Scientific References
- Classical source treatise: Ashtanga Hridaya, Vataraktachikitsa Adhyaya, Verse 22.
- 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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