Nimbamritadi Tailam: Benefits, How To use, Ingredients

Nimbamritadi tailam is an Ayurvedic herbal oil, used for external application. It is useful in treating is a herbal oil formulation.

Uses

Uses of Nimbamritadi Tailam:
Useful in allergic rhinitis, cough with sputum, rheumatoid arthritis, skin diseases such as scabies, allergic dermatitis, psoriasis

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 Nimbamritadi Tailam:
Eacn 10 ml is composed of –
Thaila (Sesame oil) –  10.000 ml
Nimba (Azadirachta indica) – 3.111 g
Amrita (Tinospora cordifolia) – 3.111 g
Vrisha (Adathoda vasica) – 3.111 g
Patola (Tricosanthes dioica) – 3.111 g
Nidigdhika (Solanum surattense) – 3.111 g
Patha (Cyclea peltata) – 0.078 g
Vidanga (Embelica ribes) – 0.078 g
Suradaru (Cedrus deodara) – 0.078 g
Gajopakulya (Scyndapsus officinalis) – 0.078 g
Dvikshara – YavaKshara, Sarjika Kshara – each – 0.078 g
Nagara (Zyngiber officinale) – Ginger – 0.078 g
Nisa (Curcuma longa) – Turmeric – 0.078 g
Misi – 0.078 g
Chavya (Piper cubeba) – 0.078 g
Kusta (Saussurea lappa) – 0.078 g
Thejovathi (Celastrus paniculatus) – 0.078 g
Maricha (Piper nigrum) – 0.078 g
Vatsaka (Holarrhena antidysentrica) – 0.078 g
Dipyaka – 0.078 g
Agni – Plumbago zeylanica -0.078 g
Rohini (Picrorrhiza kurroa) – 0.078 g
Vacha (Acorus calamus) – 0.078 g
Arushkara – 0.078 g
Kanamula (Piper longum) – 0.078 g
Manjista (Rubia cordifolia) – 0.078 g
Ativisha (Aconitum heterophyllum) – 0.078 g
Visha – 0.078 g
Yavani (Carum copticum) – 0.078 g
Guggulu (Commiphora mukul) – 1.556 g

Direction for use

Direction for use of Nimbamritadi Tailam:
Apply over the affected area, leave it for at least 30 – 40 minutes, then wash off with lukewarm water.
You can apply it at night and wash off in the morning.
In case of sinusitis, allergic rhinitis etc, it is applied over head, 30 minutes before bath.
This product is meant for external use only.

Reference, manufacturer, package

Reference: Astangahridayam.

Manufacturer: Arya Vaidya Sala, Kottakkal.

Presentation: Bottle of 200 ml.

Shloka, Sanskrit Verse

Side effects, 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.

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.