Vilvampachottyadi Tailam: Uses, Dose, Ingredients, Side effects

Vilvampachottyadi tailam is used for the treatment of all types of Diseases of the Head. It is a proprietary Ayurvedic medicine, manufactured by Arya Vaidya Sala, Kottakkal. Vilvampachottyadi tailam is an herbal oil formulation.

Uses

Uses of Vilvampachottyadi Tailam:
Used for all types of diseases of the head.
Gives coolness and comfort to the head and eyes
It prevents cold.

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 Vilvampachottyadi Tailam:
Tailam (Sesame oil)
Vilva (Aegle marmelos)
Pachotti
Bhringa (Eclipta alba)
Amrita (Tinospora cordifolia)
Katuka (Picrorrhiza kurroa)
Dhatri (Embelica officinale)
Kotta (Sphaeranthus indica)
Ramacca (Vetiveria zizanioides)
Ela (Elletaria cardamomum)
Patimuka
Tagara (Valleriana wallichi)
Chandana (Santalum album)
Devatara
Kachura (Curcuma zedoaria)
Amukkara (Withania somnifera)
Twak (Cinnamomum zeylanicum)
Madhuka (Glycyrrhiza glabra)
Manji
Manjatti (Rubia cordifolia)
Patra (Cinnamomum tamala)
Hrivera (Pavonia odorata)
Paya (Milk)

Direction for use

Direction for use of Vilvampachottyadi Tailam:
Application over the head

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:
Sahasra Yogam.

Manufacturer:
Arya Vaidya Sala, Kottakkal.

Presentation, shelf life

Presentation:
Bottle of 200 ml

Shelf life:
3 years from the date of manufacture.

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.