Karanja Tailam (Oil)

Reference – Bhaishajya Ratnavali, Visarpa Chikitsa 57/25.

Introduction

Karanja Tailam (Oil) is an herbal oil. It is used in the treatment of herpes, boils and abscesses. It should be strictly used under medical supervision.

Ingredients

  • Karanja – Pongamia pinnata
  • Saptachada – Alstonia scholaris
  • Langali – Gloriosa superb
  • Snuhi – Euphorbia nerifolia
  • Arka – Calotropis procera
  • Anala – Plumbago zeylanica
  • Bhringaraja – Eclipta alba
  • Turmeric – Curcuma longa
  • Gomutra – Cow urine
  • Visha – Aconitum ferox
  • Taila – Oil of Sesamum indicum

Indications

  • Herpes
  • Boils
  • Abscesses
  • Eczema

How to Use?

For external use only. It should not be used without doctor’s advice.

Side Effects

Note – This oil should not be used in children and pregnant women.