Hundred Times Processed Oil (Shatapaka Taila)

Modern description

A specially prepared oil processed one hundred times, using specific herbs and processes, to enhance its therapeutic potency for Vata disorders.

Purpose

Possesses unsurpassed potency, and is fit for a king.

Indications

• Skin diseases (especially those with discoloration, itching, inflammation), wounds, burns, poisoning, pigmentation disorders, pimples, blemishes, general improvement of skin tone and texture.

Classical indications

• Kandu (itching)
• Vrana (wound)
• Daha (burning sensation)
• Twak Vikara (skin disorders)

Karma

• Varnya (improves complexion)
• Raktaprasadana (blood purifier)
• Vishaghna (anti-toxic)
• Vranaropana (wound healing)
• Anti-inflammatory

Key ingredients

• Taila 1 part
• Water 100 parts
• Kalkas of
• Daruharidra
• Manjistha
• Lodhra
• Kushtha
• Ela
• Tvak
• Patra
• Nagakesara
• Padmaka
• Sariva
• Rakta Chandana
• each ingredient equal to 1/4 of the oil quantity
• Ushira

Adult dose

For external application: Apply liberally to the affected area. For internal use (less common, only under strict medical supervision): 5-10 ml orally.

Pediatric dose

As directed by physician

Preparation steps

• Collection of herbs as per the formulation.
• Cleaning and drying of the herbs.
• Preparation of decoction (Kwatha) or juice (Swarasa) as required.
• Mixing the decoction or juice with sesame oil (Taila).
• Heating the mixture and allowing the water content to evaporate.
• Filtering the oil to remove any solid particles.
• Repeating the process of adding decoction/juice and heating for hundred times (Shatapaka).
• Allowing the oil to cool down.
• Testing the oil for quality.
• Packaging and labeling the final product.

Safety contraindications

• Known allergy to any of the ingredients.