Rasna Oil (Rasna Taila)
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Classical formulation
Modern description
Rasna Taila is an Ayurvedic oil used for pain relief, especially in Vata-related disorders like arthritis and neurological conditions.
Purpose
Classical formulation
Indications
- Vata disorders, especially affecting the joints and nervous system. Arthritis, paralysis, hemiplegia, sciatica, spondylosis, muscular pain, neuralgia, stiffness, pain in joints and muscles, improves strength
Classical indications
- Kampavata
- Vatavyadhi
- Sandhigata Vata
Karma
- Vatahara
- Balya
- Shothahara
Key ingredients
- Rasna
- Water
- Taila
- Kalka of
- Devadaru
- Kushta
- Manjistha
- Mulethi
- Bala
- Gokshura
- Shalaparni
- Prishnaparni
- Ela
- Tvak
- Patra
- Nagkesar
- Punarnava
- Vidarikand
- Ashwagandha
Adult dose
5-10 ml, or as directed by an Ayurvedic physician
Pediatric dose
Use with caution, as directed by a physician.
Preparation steps
- Collect all the necessary herbal drugs.
- Wash them properly.
- Make a kalka (paste) of the drugs.
- Add milk to the paste and mix properly, keep stirring.
- Add sesame oil to the solution and mix it properly.
- Filter the oil in a clean vessel.
- Store the oil in a clean airtight glass container and keep it away from direct sunlight.
Safety contraindications
- Contraindicated in severe Pitta disorders with ulceration. Avoided in women during puerperium. Difficulty in breathing.
Related formulations
Classical & Scientific References
- Classical source treatise: Charak Samhita.
- 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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