Shankhpushpi Thailam (Oil)

Reference: Bhaishajya Ratnavali, Bala Roga Chikitsa 71 – 155-159

Shankhpushpi Thailam is an herbal oil which is used to improve memory and intelligence in kids. It also improves nourishment.

Ingredients

Take 1 part each of:-

• Shankhapushpi – Clitorea ternatea
• Mahanimba – Melia azadirachta
• Vasa – Adhatoda vasica
• Arjuna – Terminalia arjuna
• Aranala – Fermented gruel
• Laksha – Laccifer lacca
• Mastu – Curd supernatent liquid
• Dadima – Pomegranate – Punica granatum
• Daru – Cedrus deodara
• Turmeric – Curcuma longa
• Daruharidra – Berberis aristata
• Triphala – Terminalia chebula, Terminalia bellirica and Phyllanthus emblica
• Chandana – Pterocarpus santalinus
• Usheera – Vetiveria zizanioides
• Nagarmotha– Cyperus rotundus
• Shrikhanda – Santalum album
• Licorice – Glycyrhiza glabra
• Shyama – Operculina turpethum
• Shaivala – Convolvulus pluricaulis
• Shephali – Vitex negundo
• Ratoptala – Nymhaea stellata
• Rasanjana – Aqueous extract of Berberis aristata
• Gandhadravya – Kasturi

Method of Preparation

Oil is prepared by using these ingredients in a proper taila pak method.

How to use?

It can also be used to apply all over the body.

It can be used in place of hair oil for kids.

Indications

• Improves memory and intelligence in kids.
• Improves skin texture, immunity and strength in children.

Side Effects

• There are no side effects for external application.
• Oral intake is best avoided.