Punarnavadi Tailam is an Ayurvedic herbal oil, used for the treatment of swelling and inflammation. It is used for external application only.
Uses
Uses of Punarnavadi Tailam:
Useful in anasarca (whole body swelling), anemia, dropsy and all sorts of swelling.
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
Ingredients of Punarnnavadi Tailam:
Tailam (Sesame oil)
Punarnava (Boerhaavia diffusa)
Pathya (Terminalia chebula) – Haritaki
Thakra (butter milk)
Direction for use
Direction for use of Punarnavadi Tailam:
For external application only.
Application over the affected area or head.
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.
Shelf life, manufacturer
Shelf life:
3 years from the date of manufacture.
Manufacturer: Arya Vaidya Sala, Kottakkal.
Side effects, package
Side effects:
There are no known side effects with this medicine.
Presentation: Bottle of 200 ml.
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. Raviganesh Mogra BAMS, MD (Ayu), Chief Medical Officer, Easy Ayurveda Hospital
