Kshara Thailam (Oil)

Reference: Sharangdhar Samhita Madhyama Khanda 9/174 – 177.

Introduction

Kshara Thailam is an herbal oil, used in the treatment of tinnitus, ear ache, hearing loss, worm infestation etc.

Ingredients

Make a Paste of 12 g fine powder of each of:-

• Mulaka – Radish – Raphanus sativus (Kshara)
• Svarjika Kshara
• Yava Kshara – Kshara of Barley – Hordeum vulgare
• Vida Lavana – Vida salt
• Samudra Lavana – Common salt
• Romaka Lavana
• Saindhava Lavana – Rock salt
• Sauvarchala Lavana – Sochal salt
• Hingu – Asafoetida
• Shigru – Moringa oleifera
• Mahaushadha – Ginger – Zingiber officinalis
• Devadaru – Himalayan cedar (bark) – Cedrus deodara
• Vacha – Acorus calamus
• Kushta – Saussurea lappa
• Rasanjana – Aqueous extract of Berberis aristata
• Shatapushpa – Indian Dill – Anethum sowa
• Granthika – Long pepper (Root) – Piper longum
• Musta – Nut grass (root) – Cyperus rotundus
• Juice extract of Kadali – Banana stem – Musa paradisiaca – 3.072 liters
• Beejapoora Swarasa – Lemon juice extract – 3.072 liters
• Madhu Shukta – Fermented sweet preparation – 3.072 liters

How to Make?

All the ingredients are mixed and boiled till total moisture is lost from the oil, filtered.

Indications

• Ear problems such as itching, pus, infection, otitis, tinnitus, and ear ache and worms etc.
• Deafness.
• Facial and dental ailments.
• Balances Vata and Kapha.

Direction for Use

3-5 drops into each ear.

Side Effects

There are no known side effects with this oil on external application. However, its use should only be done under medical supervision.