Eladi Thailam (Oil) & Eladi Kera Thailam
Eladi Thailam (Eladi Oil) is useful in the management of urticaria, pruritus (itching), boils, eczema, leukoderma, poisonous bites, chronic catarrh etc. It improves complexion and lightens the skin. It can be used in scalp massage as well as in body massage.
Ingredients (Composition)
| INGREDIENTS | QUANTITY |
| Kalka Dravya | : |
| Elachi (Green Cardamom) – Elettaria Cardamomum | 1 Part |
| Badi Elaichi (Black Cardamom or Nepal Cardamom) – Amomum Subulatum | 1 Part |
| Tuvaraka – Hydnocarpus Laurifolia | 1 Part |
| Kuth or Kushta (Indian Costus Root) – Saussurea Lappa | 1 Part |
| Priyangu flowers – Callicarpa Macrophylla | 1 Part |
| Jatamansi (Spikenard) – Nardostachys Jatamansi | 1 Part |
| Jaladhyamaka (Iruvale or Iruveli) – Coleus Zeylanicus | 1 Part |
| Sprikka (Malabar Catmint) – Anisomeles Malabarica | 1 Part |
| Choraka – Angelica Archangelica | 1 Part |
| Dalchini (Cinnamon) – Cinnamomum Zeylanicum | 1 Part |
| Tagara – Valeriana Wallichii | 1 Part |
| Sthauneya – Taxus Baccata | 1 Part |
| Javitri (Mace) – Myristica fragrans | 1 Part |
| Hirabol (herabol myrrh) – Commiphora Myrrha | 1 Part |
| Shukti – Ostrea Edulis | 1 Part |
| vyaghranakha – capparis sepiaria | 1 Part |
| Devdaru (Deodar Cedar or Himalayan Cedar) – Cedrus Deodara | 1 Part |
| Agaru (Agarwood) – Aquilaria Agallocha | 1 Part |
| Sarala (Chir Pine) – Pinus Longifolia | 1 Part |
| Kesar (Saffron) – Crocus sativus | 1 Part |
| Keukand (Chanda) – Costus Speciosus | 1 Part |
| Guggulu – Commiphora mukul | 1 Part |
| Sal Tree (Devadhupa) – shorea robusta | 1 Part |
| Salai Guggul (Shallaki) – Boswellia Serrata | 1 Part |
| Punnaga (Sultan Champa) – Calophyllum inophyllum | 1 Part |
| Nagkesar – Mesua Ferrea | 1 Part |
| Drava Dravya | : |
| Water | 416 Parts |
| Taila Dravya – Base Oil | : |
| Murchhita Tila Tail (Sesame Oil) – Oil of Sesamum Indicum or Coconut Oil | 104 Parts |
Take all Kalka Dravya in powdered form and mix them in a small quantity of water to make Kalka (herbal paste).
Now, mix Kalka (Herbal paste), water and Taila Dravya (either Sesame Oil or Coconut Oil) in a stainless steel vessel. Then, simmer the mixture until it remains the quantity of Taila Dravya and water content gets evaporated. Now, allow it to cool. Then filter the Eladi Thailam and discard the residues.
Eladi Kera Thailam
If coconut oil is used in this preparation, then it is called Eladi Kera Thailam. All other ingredients are same. It is also prepared as the method explained above.
Pharmacological Actions
Eladi Thailam has following medicinal properties:
- Antipruritic
- Demulcent
- Anti-urticaria
- Anti-inflammatory
Dosha Karma
Eladi Thailam pacifies Vata Dosha and Kapha Dosha. Eladi Kera Thailam also pacifies Pitta Dosha.
Therapeutic Indications
Eladi Thailam and Eladi Kera Thailam are helpful in following health conditions.
- Pruritus (itching)
- Urticaria
- Boils
- Eczema
- Leukoderma
- Poisonous bites
- Chronic catarrh
How to Use Eladi Thailam
Take a few drops of Eladi Thailam and apply it on affected part of the skin. Leave it for several hours or overnight. It should be used 2 to 3 times a day.
Safety Profile
The external application of Eladi Thailam is absolutely safe in most individuals. It can also be used for children.
Side Effects of Nalpamaradi Thailam
There are no side effects reported with the external application of Eladi Thailam.
Contraindications
There are no absolute contraindications for Eladi Thailam.
