Perfected Lakshadi Oil (Siddha Lakshadika)
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Oil for application and other uses.
Modern description
A medicated oil traditionally used for wound healing, strengthening and improving skin health.
Purpose
Oil for application and other uses.
Indications
- Bleeding disorders (Raktapitta)
- Hemorrhoids (Arsha)
- Ulcers (Vrana)
- Inflammatory conditions (Shopha)
- Fever (Jwara) especially with bleeding tendencies
Classical indications
- Raktapitta
- Arsha
- Vrana
- Shopha
- Jwara
Karma
- Raktaprasadana
- Vranaropana
- Shothahara
- Pittashamaka
Key ingredients
- Laksha
- Water
Adult dose
48-96 ml
Pediatric dose
For external application as needed
Preparation steps
- The ingredients are finely powdered and mixed.
- The mixture is then added to the base oil (usually sesame oil).
- The oil is heated at a low temperature until all the water content evaporates.
- The oil is then filtered and stored.
Safety contraindications
- Avoid in cases of known allergy to any of the ingredients.
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Classical & Scientific References
- Classical source treatise: Ashtanga Hridayam, Uttarasthana.
- 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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