Mahamarichyadi Taila (Oil)

Reference – Ayurveda Sara Sangraha, 17 edition, 661-662.

Introduction

Mahamarichyadi Taila (Oil) is an ayurvedic formulation. This is formulated from the mixture of many herbs. This formulation is known to contain properties like antifungal, antiseptic and antioxidant etc. This is usually used to treat problems related to skin.

Ingredients

  1. Maricha – Piper nigrum
  2. Nishoth – Operculina Turpethum
  3. Dantimool – Baliospermum montanum’s root
  4. Aak ka dudh – Calotropis gigantean plant’s milk
  5. Gobar ka ras – Dung’s juice
  6. Devdaaru – Cedrus deodara
  7. Haldi – Curcuma longa
  8. Daaruhaldi – Berberis aristata
  9. Jatamansi – Nardostachys jatamansi
  10. Kooth – Saussurea costus
  11. Lal chandan – Pterocarpus santalinus
  12. Indryani mool – Citrullus colocynthis
  13. Kanerimool
  14. Hartaal
  15. Mainshil
  16. Chitrakmool – Plumbago zeylanica
  17. Kalihari – Gloriosa superba
  18. Vidanga – Embelia ribes
  19. Pavaar ke beej
  20. Shirish ki chaal – Albizzia lebbek
  21. Kutuj k chaal – Holarrhena antidysenterica
  22. Neem ki chaal – Azadirachta indica
  23. Sapatparan ki chaal – Asparagus racemosus
  24. Sanuhi ka dudh – Euphorbia nerifolia
  25. Giloy – Tinospora cordifolia
  26. Amaltas – Cassia fistula
  27. Karaj ke beej – Pongamia glabra
  28. Nagarmotha – Cyperus rotundus
  29. Khadir  – Acacia catechu
  30. Peepal – Piper Longum
  31. Bach – Acrous calamus
  32. Malkangni – Celastrus paniculatus
  33. Vatsanabha – Aconitum ferox
  34. Kaduva taila (Mustard oil)
  35. Gomutra

Method of Preparation

  • Take the ingredients from number 1 to 32 up to 48 grams, Vatsanabha visha up to 96 grams and prepared kalka.
  • Now take kaduva taila up to 7 litres and gomutra up to 26 litres.
  • Mix all the ingredients in a container and cook to prepared taila.
  • On completion, strain the liquid and store it.

Usage

This is for external use, take the oil and apply on affected area.

Indications

  • Leprosy
  • Psoriasis
  • Eczema
  • Leucoderma
  • Itching
  • Acne
  • Ulcers
  • Septic wounds
  • Ringworm
  • Scabies

Contraindications

Take the formulation under doctor’s prescription.