Kanaka Thailam (Oil)

Reference: Bhaishajya Ratnavali, Kshudra Roga 59 - 122/123. Page no. 944.

Introduction

Kanaka Thailam (Oil) is an Ayurvedic oil used in the treatment of oral diseases and to relieve skin scars and face pigmentation.

Ingredients

• Madhuka – Licorice – Glycyrhiza glabra – 768 ml
• Taila – Sesame oil – 192 ml

8 gm each of:

• Priyangu – Callicarpa macrophylla
• Manjishta – Rubia cordifolia
• Chandana – Pterocarpus santalinus
• Utpala – Nymphaea Caerulea
• Nagakeshara – Mesua ferrea

How to Make?

Make a kasahya or decoction of licorice in water then add this decoction into sesame oil. Make a fine powder of rest all ingredients and mix.

Indications

• Oral diseases
• Face pigmentation
• Dark circles

How to Use?

• Used for external application only
• It is used to apply over the face and massage.

Side Effects

There are no side effects with this oil on external application.