Chandanadi tailam is an Ayurvedic medicine used in the treatment of burning sensations of the body, inflammations, psychotic diseases etc. This medicine is in the form of herbal oil.
BENEFITS OF CHANDANADI TAILAM
- This medicine used in the management of inflammatory joint diseases.
- This medicine is administrated as oil massage on the head and body.
- This type of administration of medicine in Ayurveda known as abhyangam.
- This can be also being given as nasya (nasal instillation) and oral administration.
INDICATIONS OF CHANDANADI TAILAM
- Rheumatoid arthritis
- Gout
- Burning sensation of the scalp
- Insomnia
- Menorrhagia
- Nasal bleeding
- Hot flushes
- Psychotic disorders
- Fainting
- Jaundice
- Bleeding disorders
INGREDIENTS OF CHANDANADI TAILAM
| SL NO | SANSKRIT NAME | LATIN/ ENGLISH | ACTION |
| 1 | BALA | Sidacordifolia | Balances vata dosha |
| 2 | JATAMAMSI | Nardostachys jatamansi | The beneficiary effect on the central nervous system |
| 3 | PRAPUNDARIKA | Lotus | Balances pitta |
| 4 | MANJISHTA | Rubia cordifolia | Effective in skin diseases |
| 5 | MADHUKA | Glycyrrhiza glabra | Rejuvenator, beneficial effect on eyes |
| 6 | AMALAKI | Emblica officinalis | Rejuvenator |
| 7 | DHATAKI | Woodfordia fruticosa | Relieves diarrhoea |
| 8 | UDICHYA | Pavonia odorata | Beneficial effect in the digestive system |
| 9 | SARIVA | Hemidesmus indica | Reduces pitta dosha |
| 10 | PADMAKESARA | Nelumbo nucifera | Balances pitta |
| 11 | KUMUDA | Nymphaea stellata | Balances pitta |
| 12 | ULPALAM | Monochoria hastaefolia | Reduces pitta dosha |
| 13 | SHALUKA | Blue lotus | Balances pitta |
| 14 | CHANDANA | Santalum album | Balances pitta dosha, coolant effect on the body |
| 15 | MRINALA | Cymbopogon jwarancusa | Balances pitta dosha |
| 16 | PADMAKA | Prunus cerasoides | Balances pitta |
| 17 | KUSHA | Desmostachya pinnata | Balances pitta |
| 18 | KASHA | Saccharum spontaneum | Balances pitta |
| 19 | IKSHU | Saccharum officinarum | Balances pitta |
| 20 | KSHIRISHRINGA | Lilium polyphyllum | |
| 21 | VALKALA | Buchanania latifolia | |
| 22 | PRIYALA | Buchanania lanzan | Balances pitta |
| 23 | PARUSHAKA | Phoenix pusilla | |
| 24 | RASANJANA | Extract of Berberis aristata | Balances vata and pitta |
| 25 | ASHOKA | Saraca indica | Balances pitta |
| 26 | ANANTHA | Hemidesmus indica | Reduces pitta dosha |
| 27 | DRAKSHA | vitis vinifera | Hematogenic property |
| 28 | SHATAVARI | Asparagus racemosus | Rejuvenator
aphrodisiac |
| 29 | TANDULEEYAKA | Amaranthus spinosus |
METHOD OF PREPARATION
Oil prepared with the decoction of chandana, udichya, jatamansi, amalaki, madhuka, sariva, bala ; paste of other medicines mentioned above and jeevaniya gana drugs and Sesame oil.
DOSHA- DUSHYA PREDOMINANCE AND ROGA MARGA
- Dosha – This medicine is recommended for the treatment of pitta dosha imbalance.
- Dushya- useful in diseases affecting rasa, raktha, mamsa,asthi,majja dhatu – inflammatory joint diseases, bleeding disorders
- Roga marga – This medicine can be administered in diseases affecting
madhyama roga marga – psychotic diseases, nasal bleeding, bahya roga marga – the burning sensation
DOSAGE AND USAGE
External application on the head and whole body, as nasal instillation, as oral medication or as directed by an Ayurvedic doctor.
EXERCISES AND YOGA
Yoga and Pranayama are a set of breathing and stretching exercises respectively, widely practised in the treatment of many diseases.
Nadi Shuddi Pranayam – for getting calmness to the mind provide overall health
The patient needs to be seated in a meditative posture with the head and spine erect, with the body relaxed. The patient has to close his one nostril (e.g. left nostril if using the right hand and vice versa) with the thumb and exhale completely through the other nostril. Again, he will have to breathe in deeply through the other nostril while the opposite nostril is still closed with the thumb.
RECOMMENDED DIET AND BEHAVIOUR
- Avoid food items which produce dosha imbalance like cold, more salty, sour and dry food, hard to digest. Because dosha imbalance aggravates the symptoms.
- Consume easily digestible food items.
- Oil massage on the head is advised.
- Avoid smoking, junk foods and alcohol.
- Drink more water.
SIDE EFFECTS AND CONTRAINDICATIONS
- This medicine should only administer as per the direction by the physician.
- Improper administration may lead to side effects
- Can this medicine be used while taking Allopathic treatments?
Seek your doctor’s advice if you are using this medicine along with Allopathic treatments.
- How long the medicine can be used?
Duration of medicinal application is based on your stage of the disease. Before using medicine consult a physician.
- Can this medicine use for burning sensation associated with diabetes?
Yes, this oil is effective in burning sensation associated with diabetic neuropathy.
CLASSICAL REFERENCE
- Sahasrayoga
EQUIVALENT MEDICINES
- Baladhathryadi tailam
- Balaguluchyadi tailam
AVAILABLE BRANDS
- Nagarjuna Herbal Concentrates
- Kottakkal Arya Vaidyasala
- Vaidyaratnam Oushadhasala
- Arya vaidya pharmacy
RESEARCH PAPERS
1. The effect of a scalp massage on stress hormone, blood pressure, and heart rate of healthy female
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5088109/
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