Vasavu Ennai is a classical Siddha medicine in oil form manufactured by SKM Siddha & Ayurveda Company India Ltd., Erode- Tamil Nadu. It is used in inflammatory swellings.
Reference
Reference of Vasavu Ennai:
- Siddha Formulary of India, Part-1.
- Hospital Pharmacopoeia.
Ingredients
Ingredients of Vasavu Ennai:
Nannari ver – Sariva – Indian sarsaparilla – Hemidesmus indicus – 100 %
Lime juice – Nimbooka swarasa – Lemon juice – Citrus aurantifolia – q.s.
Thenkai ennai – Narikela taila – Coconut oil – Cocos nucifera – q.s. – It balances vata and pitta dosha.
Vilakku ennai – Eranda taila – Castor oil – Ricinus communis – q.s. – It helps to improve blood circulation, to increase body warmth. It also helps to relieve pain and stiffness in joints.
Kumari saaru – Kumari swarasa – Aloe vera – Aloe barbadensis – q.s.
Indication
Indication of Vasavu Ennai:
- Esivu
- Adipatta veekkam [swelling due to trauma]
- Varmapidippu
- Moottu vali [joint pain]
- Varma pulligalil erpadum adi [inflammation of Varma points].
Direction for use
Direction for use of Vasavu Ennai:
To be applied over the affected area & rubbed gently, followed by fomentation with hot water.
Or as directed by the physician.
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 thouroughly 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.
Side effects and package
Side effects of Vasavu Ennai:
- There are no recorded side effects with this medicine.
- For external application only.
Presentation:
Bottle of 100 ml & 500 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
