Karanja Taila

Karanja Taila, also known as Karanja Oil, is a traditional Ayurvedic herbal oil made from the seeds of the Karanja tree – Indian beech-Pongamia pinnata.

Key Constituents:

– Pongamol and Karanjin: These are the active compounds responsible for many of the oil’s therapeutic properties.
– Various fatty acids, including oleic acid, linoleic acid, and palmitic acid.

Therapeutic Properties and Uses:

1. Skin Conditions: Karanja Taila is used to alleviate skin issues like eczema, psoriasis, dermatitis, and acne. Its antibacterial properties may help in managing skin infections.

2. Wound Healing: It is applied topically to promote wound healing and soothe skin irritations.

3. Anti-inflammatory: The oil has anti-inflammatory effects, which can help reduce inflammation in various skin conditions.

4. Moisturizing: It is a natural moisturizer and can be used to hydrate dry and flaky skin.

5. Insect Repellent: Karanja Oil is known to have natural insect-repelling properties and can be used as a natural alternative to chemical insect repellents.

6. Hair Care: It can be applied to the scalp to promote hair health and control dandruff.

7. Anti-fungal: It may be effective against certain fungal infections.

8. Analgesic: Karanja Taila may have mild pain-relieving properties and can be used for massage in cases of joint pain or muscle soreness.

9. Anti-microbial: It has natural antimicrobial properties, aiding in combating various pathogens.

10. Sun Protection: Some formulations of Karanja Oil may offer limited natural sun protection due to its ability to absorb UV rays.

Dosage/Application:

Karanja Taila is typically applied topically for the treatment of Skin disorders like herpes, boils abscesses, and eczema. It can be used directly on the skin or mixed with a carrier oil before application. It is advisable to perform a patch test before applying it widely to ensure there are no allergic reactions.

It is prepared under the reference of Bhaishajya Ratnavali – Visarpa Chikitsa

Herbal plants and other ingredients used in the preparation of Karanja Taila

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• Anala – Plumbago Zeylanica
• Arka – Calotropis Procera
• Bhringaraja – Bhringaja – Eclipta alba
• Gomutra – Cow urine
• Karanja – Indian beech-Pongamia pinnata 
• Langali – Gloriosa superb
• Nisha – Turmeric – Rajani-Turmeric-Curcuma longa
• Saptachada – Alstonia scholaris
• Snuhi– Euphorbia Nerifolia
• Tail – Oil of Sesamum indicum
• Visha – Aconitum Ferox

Manufacturers:

Baidyanath.

Note: This medicine shouldn’t take without prescription of an Ayurveda Doctors