Vidanga Oil
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Oil enema
Modern description
An oil preparation with Vidanga used as an enema for Vata disorders and parasitic infections. It possesses anthelmintic, antimicrobial, and anti-inflammatory properties.
Purpose
Oil enema
Indications
- Intestinal worms (Krimi), skin diseases, Vrana, Vata disorders, Kapha disorders
- Indigestion
- Loss of appetite
- Throat infections
- Headache
- Rhinitis
Classical indications
- Krimi Roga
- Udara Roga
- Skin diseases
Karma
- Krimighna
- Vatahara
- Kapha-Vatahara
- Vranaropaka
- Deepana
- Pachana
Key ingredients
- Vidanga fruit
- Sesame oil
Adult dose
5-10 ml for internal use, as directed by a physician. For external application, apply liberally to affected areas.
Pediatric dose
30-60 ml
Preparation steps
- Gather ingredients: Vidanga and a base oil (e.g., sesame oil).
- Warm the base oil over low heat.
- Add Vidanga to the oil and simmer for 30-40 minutes.
- Let the mixture cool.
- Strain the oil using a sieve or muslin cloth.
- Store in a clean, dry glass bottle away from sunlight.
Safety contraindications
- Pregnancy
- Breastfeeding
- Peptic ulcer disease
- Severe inflammatory bowel conditions
- Known hypersensitivity to Embelia species
- Low sperm count
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Classical & Scientific References
- Classical source treatise: Charak 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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