Saratila (heartwood Oil) (Saratila)
Medically Reviewed by Ayuveda Clinical Team (Lead Medical Reviewer: Dr. Nitin Mohite, BAMS, MBA • Medical Logic Developer, UK • Clinical Profile • LinkedIn).
For massage, primarily to alleviate Vata disorders.
Modern description
Saratila is heartwood oil medicated with pungent substances used for massage, primarily to alleviate Vata disorders. It nourishes and strengthens the body.
Purpose
For massage, primarily to alleviate Vata disorders. Provides nourishment and lubrication to tissues.
Indications
- General debility
- Emaciation
- Vata disorders
- Weakness
- Promoting strength and vitality
- Infertility (in some formulations)
Classical indications
- Vata Vyadhi (Vata disorders)
- Kshaya (Debility)
- Karshya (Emaciation)
Karma
- Balya (Strengthening)
- Vatahara (Vata pacifying)
- Pushtida (Nourishing)
- Vrishya (Aphrodisiac)
Key ingredients
- Based on the name Saratila
- the primary ingredients are likely
- and Tila seeds. Other ingredients may include sweeteners (Jaggery/Sugar)
- spices
- and ghee.
Adult dose
5-10 grams, once or twice daily.
Pediatric dose
Not typically used in children without specific indication
Preparation steps
- Collection of ingredients.
- Preparation of a decoction or paste of the herbs.
- Mixing the herbal preparation with sesame oil.
- Heating the mixture until all moisture evaporates, leaving only the oil.
- Filtering the oil and storing it in a clean container.
Safety contraindications
- Avoid in case of known allergy to any of the ingredients.
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Classical & Scientific References
- Classical source treatise: Sushruta 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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