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Dandrux Oil – Benefits, How To Use, Ingredients, Side Effects

Dandrux Oil is a proprietary Ayurvedic hair oil, manufactured by Shankar Pharmacy, Ernakulam, Kerala.  It is used in the treatment of chronic dandruff. 

Uses and effect on dosha

Dandrux Oil uses: It is indicated in Ayurvedic treatment for dandruff, hair fall and scalp itching.

Effect on Tridosha – Balances Vata and Kapha.

Usage and duration of use

Dandrux Oil How to use? It can be used as a regular hair oil. The oil can be applied one hour before bath and washde with gram powder paste or any good herbal shampoo.

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.

How long to take? It can be used for long period of time.

Ingredients

Dandrux Oil Ingredients:
Ishwari – Aristolochia indica – 6 g
Dhattura – Datura metel – 4 g
Saptaparna – Dita (bark) – Alstonia scholaris – 4.5 g
Tila – Sesamum indicum – 6 g
Apamarga – Achyarnthes aspera – 4.5 g
Coconut oil – 100 ml
Nimba – Neem – Azadirachta indica – 5 mg

Side effects

Side effect: 
It may worsen sinusitis in some people.
Applying this oil at night may cause headache in the morning, in some people.
keep out of reach and sight of children.
Accidental oral intake should be avoided.
Store in a cool dry place.

Shelf life, manufacturer and package

Expiry date: 3 years from the date of manufacture.

Contact manufacturer: 
Shankar Pharmacy, Manjummel P.O., Ernakulam District, Kerala, India, 683 501
Email – [email protected]

Presentation : 100 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

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