Surasadi Tailam: Uses, Dose, Ingredients, Side Effects

Surasadi tailam is used for the treatment of sinusitis, bronchial diseases, cough, chronic catarrh and chronic wounds. It is a proprietary Ayurvedic medicine, manufactured by Arya Vaidya Sala, Kottakkal.
Surasadi tailam is a herbal oil formulation.

Uses

Uses of Surasadi Tailam:
It is used in sinusitis, bronchial diseases and cough.
It is excellent in chronic catarrh and malodorous discharge from nose.
Also used in chronic wounds

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

Ingredients of Surasadi Tailam:
Tulasi (Ocimum sanctum)
Tulasi (Ocimum caryophyllatum)
Manjarika (Ocimum basilicum)
Vidanga (Embelica ribes)
Apamarga (Achyranthes aspera)
Gambhari (Gmelina arborea)
Salaparni (Pseudarthria viscida)
Kakamachi (Solanum nigrum)
Narikela taila (Coconut oil)

Direction for use

Direction for use of Surasadi Tailam:
For external use only
Application over the head
Used for Nasya (nasal drops – 2 drops to each nostril, in the morning, on empty stomach).

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.

Reference, manufacturer

Reference:
Astanga Hridayam.

Manufacturer:
Arya Vaidya Sala, Kottakkal.

Shelf life, presentation

Shelf life:
3 years from the date of manufacture.

Presentation:
Bottle of 200 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. 

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