Brihat Saindhavadi Taila is an herbal oil used in the Ayurvedic treatment of rheumatoid arthritis, low back pain, osteo arthritis, Gout, etc. It is used for external application, and oral administration.
Benefits
Brihat Saindhavadi Taila Uses:
It is used in Ayurvedic treatment of all types of arthritis, back pain, sciatica, Gout.
It is also used to relieve colicky pain of abdomen, as present in urinary calculi, etc.
Bursitis,
Bursitis trochanterica,
Shoulder dislocation pain
Post viral fever, when the patient complains of body, muscle and joint pains
Effect on Tridosha – Balances Vata and Pitta
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.
Mode Of Usage
How to use Brihat Saindhavadi Tailam?
It is used for external application.
Orally, it is given in a dose of – 3 – 6 ml, twice a day, before food, with warm milk or warm water or as directed by Ayurvedic doctor.
It is also used in Basti treatment (rectal enema).
Side Effects
There are no recorded side effects of this medicine on external application.
Oral intake and rectal enema should only be done as per doctor’s advice only.
Overdose of oral intake may lead to indigestion.
Keep out of sight and reach of children.
store in cool dry place, away from direct sunlight.
Duration
How long to use Brihat Saindhavadi oil?
For external use, it can be used for a long period of time.
Orally and for nasal instillation it is usually not administered for more than two months.
Contents
Brihat Saindhavadi Thaila ingredients:
Paste prepared from 24 g of each of
Saindhava – Rock salt
Shreyasi – Piper brachystachium
Yamanika – Ajowan – Carum roxburghianum
Sarjika – Swarjika Kshara
Maricha – Black pepper – Piper nigrum
Kushta – Saussurea lappa
Shunti – Ginger Rhizome – Zingiber officinalis
Sauvarchala Lavana – Sochal salt
Vida Lavana – Salt
Vacha – Acorus calamus
Ajamoda – Ajowan (fruit) – Trachyspermum roxburghianum
Madhuka – Licorice – Glycyrrhiza glabra
Jeeraka – Cumin – Cuminum cyminum
Pushkara – Inula racemosa
Kana – Long pepper fruit – Piper longum
Erandataila – Castor oil – Ricinus communis – 768 ml
Shatapushpa – Indian Dill – Anethum sowa – 768 ml
Kanjika – Fermented gruel – 1.536 liters
Mastu – Supernatent liquid of curds – 1.536 liters
Reference and Expiry Date
Bhaishajya Ratnavali Amavata Roga Adhikara – 157 – 162
Expiry date: 3 years from the date of manufacture. Once you open the seal, it is better to use it within an year.
Manufacturers
Alva 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.
Shloka (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
