Asana Manjishtadi Oil is an Ayurvedic oil. It is an Ayurvedic medicine, used mainly in the treatment of headache and eye disorders. It is prepared in sesame oil / coconut oil base.
Uses, method of usage
Asana Manjistadi Tailam uses:
Headache, sleeplessness, eye pain and irritation.
Asana Manjishtadi Oil – how to use?
It is used for external application only. The affected skin area is applied with this oil, left as it is for 10 – 15 minutes, then washed with luke warm water. This oil is also advised to apply before bath.
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
Asana manjishtadi Thailam ingredients:
Bala – Sida cordifolia
Guduchi – Tinospora cordifolia
Bilva – Aegle marmelos
Asana – Pterocarpus marsupium
Manjishta – Rubia cordifolia
Anjana – Antimony sulphide
Sariva – Hemidesmus indicus
Takoli – Dalbergia lanceolaria
Jatiphala – Nutmeg – Myristica fragrans
Vibhitaki – Terminalia bellirica
Ela – Cardamom – Elettaria cardamomum
Twak – Cinnamon
Patra – Cinnamomum tamala
Nagakeshara – Mesua ferrea
Coconut oil / sesame oil
Side effects, shelf life
Side effects: There are no known side effects with this medicine on external application.
Shelf life – 3 years from the date of manufacture.
Reference, manufacturers
Reference: Sahasrayoga, Taila Yoga Prakarana
Manufacturers: Kottakkal Arya Vaidya Sala, Sitaram Ayurveda Pharmacy
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. Shilpa Ramdas BAMS, MD (Ayu), Chief Ayurvedic Physician, Easy Ayurveda Hospital
