Gandhaka Malahara is an Ayurvedic medicine. It is an ointment used to treat skin diseases such as An ointment used for treating ring worm infection, jock itch, tinea infection, allergic dermatitis, eczema etc.
Uses
It is used in skin diseases such as ring worm infestation, allergic dermatitis, fungal infection etc.
Effect on Tridosha – Balances Pitta and Kapha.
Gandhak Malahar – how to use: It is used for external application.
How long to use: It can be used upto 1 – 2 months based on doctor’s prescription.
Side Effects
There are no known side effect of this on external application. However, this medicine should only be used under medical supervision.
Contents
Gandhak Malam ingredients, how to make:
Sikta taila – (prepared by heating sesame oil with bee wax in 1:5 or 1:6 ratio) – 72 g
Gandhaka – Purified and processed Sulphur – 6 g
Girisindura – 6 g
Tankana Bhasma – Borax – 2 g
Ghanasara – Camphor – Cinnamomum camphora – 2 g
Sikta taila is heated, and while it is cooling down, rest of the ingredients are added and stirred well.
Reference and Shelf Life
Reference: Rasa Tarangini 8/63-65, AFI, Vol. II, 9:2
Shelf life: 3 years from the date of manufacture.
Sanskrit Verse
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
13 thoughts on “Gandhaka Malahara – Benefits, How To Use, Ingredients, Side Effects”
Hello hebbar sir, Gandhaka malahara kaun kaun si company banati hai, please bataayen…regards-Laxman
Filhaal koi nahi banaata hai.
Sir I usually prepare this for my patients
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sir, feet cracks ke liye kaise kam karega?
Very good.
Hello sir can we use it in psoriasis for local application
Sir it can be used for acne
It is applied externally for fungal infection. It can be applied for 1 – 2 months.
sir is gandhak malhara we can use in tubercloride leprosy …. and kindly tell me from where we can order it…. thanku
Gandhak Malam is available with name of Dn Dermacura with Herbal healthcare academy. kindly call 9257317359 for its availability.
hello sir is gandhaka beneficial in skin lesions with itching…
Sir please write an article on sikta taila
Will write soon.
Read about malahar kalpana here
https://easyayurveda.com/2016/04/20/malahara-kalpana-ointment/