Nirgundi Taila is an herbal oil. It is used in the treatment of cysts and abscesses. It is most commonly used in north Indian Ayurvedic practice. This medicine should strictly be used under medical supervision.
Benefits
It is used in the treatment of cysts, abscesses and non healing wounds, pilonidal sinus, sinus wounds (Nadi Vrana), anal fissure and fistula in ano.
Mode of Usage
This medicine should not be used without doctor’s advice. It is applied externally and also used for nasal instillation. (Nasya therapy)
Application on feet
Oil application over feet
Precaution if you apply this oil over feet:
If you apply this oil on feet, make sure to wash off thoroughly with water or wipe off with cloth. The oil can make you slippery while walking.
After applying, make sure there are no oil spills on the floor. This can make the floor slippery.
Side Effects
This oil should not be used in children and pregnant women.
Principle
In this herbal oil, the herbs are infused in the medium of sesame oil along with herb water decotion. Then the solid waste herb materials are filtered out. Thus, this oil contains oil soluble and water soluble phyto-active principles of medicinal herbs.
Contents
Nirgundi taila – ingredients:
Nirgundi – Vitex negundo
Langali – Gloriosa superba
Taila – Oil of Sesamum indicum
Reference
Bhaishajya Ratnavali Galagandadi Chikitsa 44/77, Sharangdhara Samhita Madhyamakhanda 9/198
Shloka- Sanskrit verse
निर्गुण्डीस्वरसे वाऽथ लाङ्गलीमूलकल्कितम् ।
तैलं नस्यान्निहन्त्याशु गण्डमालां सुदारुणम् ॥
Manufacturers
Baidyanath
Nirgundi taila also has anti inflammatory effect. Hence, it is used as ingredient in many anti inflammatory creams such as Dazzle cool cream, Antarth ointment.
Shelf life
Three years from the date of manufacture. Once opened, it is best to empty the oil within 1 year.
During pregnancy, lactation
If
you were using this oil before pregnancy without any allergic reaction, you can
continue using this oil even during pregnancy.
If you have not used this product before and wish to use it during pregnancy,
better to consult a doctor because it can cause skin allergy in some rare
cases.
It is generally considered as safe to use during lactation, however consult
your doctor for the right advice.
Can
this product be applied after steam therapy?
No.
Oil is best applied before steam therapy. This is as per basic Ayurvedic
principles.
Please consult your doctor before taking this medicine.
This article is written by Dr. Janardhana V Hebbar BAMS, MD (Ayu), PGDPSM, Managing Director, Easy Ayurveda Hospital.
It is reviewed by Dr. Shilpa Ramdas BAMS, MD (Ayu), Chief Ayurvedic Physician, Easy Ayurveda Hospital
22 thoughts on “Nirgundi Taila Benefits, How To Use, Ingredients, Side Effects”
Dear Doctor,
How effective is Nirgundi taila in treating hearing loss?
Rajan T.S.
very effective in deafness due to neurological problems and head injury.
Is dis used for phimosis …please suggest…
Any side effect used
No side effects known.
can this be used for Joint pain and how to use it?
Dear Doctor
I am using this for regaining hearing loss .along with M- Brahmirasayana and Herbosol as advised by Doctor.
How are the later two medicine helpful for hearing loss.
Is it okay to use Nirgundi Taila ear drops only once while going to bed.
Pl.advise.
Dear Doctor
Dr. S.Giridharan who runs Srigiri Ayruvedic Hospital at 917 V.C.V layout Flower Market Coimbatore , claims that hearing loss can be regained through their unique Ayruvedic treatment.(he uses ear drops ).
Is there any medicine as he claims in Ayruvedic which when used can help in regaining hearing loss.
pl. do clarify.
I have not used his product, hence cannot comment. But neurologically caused hearing losses of some type can be tried to improve hearing with Ayurvedic treatment.
sir,i have a lump on my tailbone, allopathic doctor says i hv pilonidal sinus, but my ayurvedic doctor says that i dont have internal cyst and thus no pilonidal sinus, but pus comes out from my lump, beside this oil what should i apply…?
or what alternative do i have ?
Hi, please consult another surgeon to know if it is really pilo-noidal sinus. If it is, then better to opt for surgery.
Mix a teaspoon of turmeric powder with 2 teaspoon of neem oil. Apply this to the pus area, leave it for 30 minutes, then wash off with water, twice a day.
but sir, as per sources available on internet, it seems kshar sutra is better than surgery, what do u suggest,? and is it so that its going to occur again and again….?
Hi, you can also go for Ksharasutra procedure. It usually does not recur.
sir, why medicine like kanchnaar guggul,sapvisanti guggul are ineffective in this condition, is there any other medicine for this ?
Because, there are good chances of repeated infections.
is this used for phimosis …please suggest…
Sir, i am getting sudden hearing loss in two months both ear, how i can use nirgundi tails plus tell detail
You need to consult a doctor to find out the cause of hearing loss. Just using this oil blindly may not be fruitful.
Just apply it over the fissure area, every time after defecation.
Just before going to sleep also, apply it.
Have a peronial nerve inflammation is it useful in this condition
Can this be used for facial palsy (Bell’s palsy) ? How and when to use it? I started using this based on information online ? I am starting to feel a lot of sensation (also pain ) in my ears.. should I continue ?
Dear Doctor,
Wheather this Bruhath nirgundyadhi thailam is applicable in our scalp area before bath?