Astapatra Tailam – Benefits, How To Use, Ingredients, Side Effects

Astapatra Tailam is an Ayurvedic medicine used in treating headache. It is an herbal oil. It is most commonly prepared with coconut oil. Hence it is also called as Astapatra keram or Ashtapatra coconut oil. 

Uses, method of usage

Ashtapatra Thailam uses: It is used in treatment of headache, dizziness etc.

How to use? It is used for external application over scalp and forehead.

How to wash off the hair oil?
Wait for at least 30 minutes before washing hair. Longer the delay, better (except for very oily hairs). It is best to use herbal hair wash powders to wash off the hair oil. One or two rounds of wash with hair wash powder will get rid off oil from hair. It is very fine, even if some amount of oiliness remains on the hair.
Traditional treatises mention cold water to wash hair and face. (Reference: Ashtanga Sangraha, Sutrasthana, Dinacharya chapter). But to wash oily hair, lukewarm water can also be used. Avoid very hot water for hair wash.

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.

Ingredients

Astapatra coconut oil – Ingredients:
Coconut oil – 768 ml
768 ml of juice extract or decoction prepared from
Bilva patra –  – Aegle marmelos
Karaskara patra – leaf of  Strychnos nux vomica
Bhramara – Bhringaraja – Eclipta alba
Shakravallari – Leaves of Indravaruni – CItrullus colocynthis
Amruta – leaves of Tinospora cordifolia
Nagavalli Patra – Betel leaves
Patola patra – Leaves of Trichosanthes dioica
Amalaki patra – leaves of Amla

Side effects, manufacturer, reference

Side effects:
Oral intake of this medicine is not indicated.
Keep out of reach and sight of children.
Store in a cool dry place.

Manufacturers:
Sri Dhanwantari Matam Ayurvedics Pvt. Ltd, Trivendrum, Parathuvayalil Ayurveda Pharmacy

Reference: Arogya Kalpadrumam

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.