Shatkatvaradi Oil (Shatkatvaradi Taila)
Recommended for use as an application.
Modern description
Shatkatvaradi oil is an oil-based formulation used topically to alleviate Vata-type fever and associated discomfort.
Purpose
Recommended for use as an application.
Indications
- Joint pain, arthritis, muscle stiffness, inflammatory conditions, neurological disorders, localized swelling.
Classical indications
- Fever (Vata type) - in applications
Karma
- Vatahara
- Kapha-Vatahara
- Shothahara
- Vedanasthapana
Key ingredients
- Taila
- Katphala
- Rasna
- Tagara
- Kushta
- Ela
- Patra
- Twak
- Manjistha
- Jatamansi
- Daruharidra
- Shalaparni
- Prishnaparni
- Brihati
- Kantakari
- Gokshura
- Devadaru
- Musta
- Vidanga
- Vacha
Adult dose
For external application, sufficient quantity for affected area. For internal use (rare, only under physician guidance): 5-10 drops
Pediatric dose
Consult an Ayurvedic practitioner
Preparation steps
- Collection of herbs
- Cleaning and drying of herbs
- Preparation of decoction (if required)
- Mixing of herbs and base oil (usually sesame oil)
- Heating the mixture at a controlled temperature
- Filtering the oil
- Quality control testing
- Packaging and labeling
Safety contraindications
- Known allergy to any of the ingredients.