K-7 Taila is a proprietary Ayurvedic medicine, manufactured by Ajmera Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd. Indore. It is used in the treatment of hair fall and dandruff
Uses
K 7 Taila uses:
As per the claims made by the manufacturer, it is indicated in Ayurvedic treatment of hair fall and dandruff.
Effect on dosha
Effect on Tridosha – Balances Pitta and Vata
Method of use and duration of use
K-7 Taila how to use?:
To be applied over scalp with gentle massage. It can be used as a hair oil, for regular usage.
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 use?
It can be used for a long period of time, based on doctor’s advice.
Ingredients
K-7 Taila Ingredients:
Each 100 ml contains extracts of
Amalaki – Indian gooseberry fruit – Emblica officinalis Gaertn. – 41 g
Jatamamsi – Nardostachys jatamansi – 1 g
Indrayana – Colocynth (seed)- Citrullus colocynthis – 30 g
Shweta Chandana – Sandalwood – Santalum album – 1 g
Anantamoola – Sariva – Indian Sarsaparila – Hemidesmus indicus – 10 g
Sugandhbala – 1 g
Bhringaraja – Eclipta alba – 10 g
Karpura kachari – 500 mg
Daru Haridra – Tree Turmeric (stem) – Berberis aristata – 10 g
Shankhapushpi – Clitorea ternatea – 4 g
Tila Taila – Sesame oil – Sesamum indicum – 100 ml
Side effects and shelf life
Side effects and precautions:
There are no known side effects with this medicine on external application. keep out of reach and sight of children.
Store in a cool dry place.
Expiry date: 3 years from the date of manufacture.
Manufacturer and package
Contact manufacturer:
Ajmera Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd, B – 9, Industrial Estate, Polo Ground, Indore – 452 015, Madhya Pradesh, India, Telephone: +(91)-(731)-2421041 Fax: +(91)-(731)-2420227
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. Shilpa Ramdas BAMS, MD (Ayu), Chief Ayurvedic Physician, Easy Ayurveda Hospital
