Karkuntal Hair Oil is a proprietary Ayurvedic medicine manufactured by AVN. It is made of natural herbs useful in hair fall.
Benefits of Karkuntal Hair Oil
Removes dandruff
Prevents hair falling
Induces sound sleep
Application on the oil
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.
Indication
Premature greying of hair
Hair fall
Insomnia
Dandruff
Coarseness of hair
Split ends
Direction for use
Apply sufficient oil on the scalp and hair, massage gently for 2-3 min. Wait for 10 to 15 minutes. Wash with any herbal powder.
Or as directed by the physician.
How long to use?
This product can be used for long time, based on your doctor’s advice.
How to wash off the hair oil?
Wait for at least 10 to 15minutes before washing hair. 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.
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.
Ingredients
Each 200 ml of oil is made of coconut oil medicated with
Juice of –
Nili – Indigofera tinctoria – Best herb used to improve hair strength
Bringaraja – Eclipta alba – widely used in hair fall treatment.
Amalaki – Emblica officinalis – used in grey hairs
Nimba – Neem – Azadirachta indica
Ksheera – Milk
Coconut milk
Paste of –
Yashti – Glycyrrhiza glabra
Gunja – Abrus precatoris
Side effects of Karkuntal Hair Oil
There are no known side effects with this medicine.
However, it is best to use this medicine under medical supervision.
Store in a cool dry place, away from sunlight.
Keep out of reach and sight of children.
Seek your doctor’s advice for its usage during pregnancy.
This product can be safely used during lactation period and in children for a limited period of few weeks time.
Package, Manufacturer, Shelf life
Presentation & Package: Bottle of 100 ml.
Manufactured By: AVN
Shelf life: 3 years from the date of manufacturing.
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
