Sahakara Oil (Sahakara Taila)
Pacifies Vata and Kapha, and does not excessively aggravate Pitta.
Modern description
Oil prepared with Sahakara, which pacifies Vata and Kapha without excessively aggravating Pitta.
Purpose
Pacifies Vata and Kapha, and does not excessively aggravate Pitta.
Indications
- Skin diseases
- Burns
- Inflammation
- Pigmentation
- Discoloration
- Hyperpigmentation (melasma/chloasma)
- Vrana (wounds)
- Skin dryness. Especially used to improve skin complexion
Karma
- Varnya (improves complexion)
- Pittashamaka
- Dahashamaka
- Vranaropaka (wound healing)
Key ingredients
- Sahakara fruit pulp
- Tila Taila
- Water for decoction
- Karpura
Adult dose
For external application, sufficient quantity to cover the affected area
Pediatric dose
Consult a physician
Preparation steps
- Collection of Sahakara and other herbs
- Preparation of decoction (Kashaya) with prescribed herbs
- Preparation of Kalka (paste) of prescribed drugs
- Mixing Kashaya, Kalka, and Taila (sesame oil)
- Heating the mixture until Taila Paka Siddhi Lakshanas are achieved
- Filtering and storing the oil
Safety contraindications
- Skin allergies or open wounds