Kanaka Thailam Benefits, How To Use, Ingredients, Side Effects

Kanaka Thailam is an Ayurvedic oil used in the treatment of  oral diseases and to relieve skin scars and face pigmentation. It is prepared in sesame oil base. 

Uses

It is used in the treatment of oral diseases, pigmentation on face and dark circles.

Mode of Application

It is used to apply over the face and massage. It is also used in Nasya procedure. (Nasal instillation of oil drops)
This oil is meant to be used for external application only.

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

There are no side effects with this oil on external application.

Manufacturers

 Asoka Pharmaceutical

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.

Shloka Sanskrit Verse

Contents

Kanaka Taila  ingredients:
Madhuka – Licorice – Glycyrhiza glabra – 768 ml
It is added to 3.072 liters of water, boiled and 768 ml of Kashaya is prepared.  It is added to
Taila  – Sesame oil – 192 ml
6.4 grams of each of fine powders of
Priyangu – Callicarpa macrophylla
Manjishta – Rubia cordifolia
Chandana – Pterocarpus santalinus
Utpala – Nymphaea Caerulea
Nagakeshara – Mesua ferrea

Reference and Expiry Date

Bhaishaj Ratnavali Kshudra Roga 59- 60

Expiry date: 3 years from the date of manufacture. Once you open the seal, it is better to use it within an 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.