Eladi Thailam And Eladi Kera Thailam
Eladi Thailam is an Ayurvedic medicated oil prepared with herbal paste, water, and sesame oil as the base. Eladi Thailam pacifies Vata Dosha and Kapha Dosha. This external massage oil helps to rejuvenate the skin and is also used as an oil for facial skin. It protects the skin from damage caused due to stress, unhealthy food, and pollution. It nourishes the skin and keeps it light and glowing. The oil has the power to detoxify skin and flush out excess water. This oil is considered one of the safest oils for regular massage. It is even suitable for infants also. It is an Ayurvedic treatment for acne and as well as Ayurvedic oil for skin glows. It can be used in scalp massage as well as in body massage. The medicinal properties of Eladi Thailam are Antipruritic, Demulcent, Anti-urticaria, and Anti-inflammatory properties.
Similarly, Eladi Kera Thailam is prepared using coconut oil as the base. Properties of both Thailams or oils are different due to changes in the base oil. If coconut oil is used in this preparation, then it is called Eladi Kera Thailam. All other ingredients are the same. It is made with herbs that have strong anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and purifying properties. These herbs together make a potent Ayurvedic treatment for skin rashes and itching. It is used in hair treatment for skin diseases like allergic dermatitis, ringworm infection, urticaria. It is useful in scabies, erysipelas, and catarrh. It is also used to improve skin complexion and texture. Eladi Kera Thailam also pacifies Pitta Dosha. It is widely used in abhyanga.
Ingredients Of Eladi Thailam And Eladi Kera Thailam
Kalka Dravya
- Elachi (Green Cardamom) – Elettaria Cardamom. .
- Badi Elaichi (Black Cardamom or Nepal Cardamom) – Amomum Subulatum. .
- Tuvaraka – Hydnocarpus Laurifolia. .
- Kuth or Kushta (Indian Costus Root) – Saussurea Lappa. .
- Priyangu flowers – Callicarpa Macrophylla.
- Jatamansi (Spikenard) – Nardostachys Jatamansi.
- Jaladhyamaka (Iruvale or Iruveli) – Coleus Zeylanicus.
- Sprikka (Malabar Catmint) – Anisomeles Malabarica.
- Choraka – Angelica Archangelica.
- Dalchini (Cinnamon) – Cinnamomum Zeylanicum. .
- Tagara – Valeriana Wallichii.
- Sthauneya – Taxus Baccata.
- Javitri (Mace) – Myristica fragrans. .
- Hirabol (herabol myrrh) – Commiphora Myrrha. .
- Shukti – Ostrea Edulis. .
- Vyaghra nakha – capparis sepiaria.
- Devdaru (Deodar Cedar or Himalayan Cedar) – Cedrus Deodara.
- Agaru (Agarwood) – Aquilaria Agallocha. .
- Kesar (Saffron) – Crocus sativus.
- Keukand (Chanda) – Costus Speciosus. .
- Guggulu – Commiphora mukul. .
- Sal Tree (Devadhupa) – Shorea robusta. .
- Salai Guggul (Shallaki) – Boswellia Serrata.
- Punnaga (Sultan Champa) – Calophyllum inophyllum.
- Nag Kesar – Mesua Ferrea.
Drava Dravya
- Water.
Taila Dravya – Base Oil
- Murchhita Tila Tail (Sesame Oil) – Oil of Sesamum Indicum or Coconut Oil.
Take all Kalka Dravya in powdered form and mix them in a small quantity of water to make an herbal paste. Now, mix Herbal paste, water, and Taila Dravya (either Sesame Oil or Coconut Oil) in a stainless steel vessel. Then, simmer the mixture until it remains the quantity of Taila Dravya and water content evaporates. Now, allow it to cool. Then filter the Eladi Thailam and discard the residues.
Eladi Kera Thailam
Eladi Thailam is an Ayurvedic hair oil used for skin conditions. This oil is prepared with sesame oil as the base it is called Eladi Thailam. Similarly, when it is prepared with coconut oil as the base it is called Eladi Kera Thailam. Other ingredients are the same in both oils.
Benefits Of Eladi Thailam
- Beneficial for all skin types especially balancing for dry or irritated skin. .
- Significantly improves fine lines and wrinkles within 45 days of regular use. It is helpful in the treatment of pigmentation and acne.
- Eladi Thailam helps in detoxifying the skin and helps to flush out excess water.
- It is used in defective teeth, diseases of gum and mouth, earache, and boils.
- It is useful in scabies erysipelas, catarrh. .
- Eladi oil is useful in the dark circle under the eyes.
- Eladi oil is good for babies to improve skin complexion. .
- It can be used in scalp massage as well as in body massage.
- Eladi Thailam works as an effective remedy for insect stings and bites.
Benefits Of Eladi Kera Thailam
- It quickly improves skin complexion and texture, promoting even tone and softness. It detoxes all seven layers of the skin. .
- It is widely used in hair treatment for skin diseases like allergic dermatitis, ringworm infection, and urticaria.
- It is useful in scabies, erysipelas, and catarrh.
- It is a powerful remedy to improve skin complexion and texture.
- It is used for external application for skin detox treatment.
- It is used in defective teeth, diseases of gums and mouth, earache, and boils.
Guidelines For Using Eladi Thilam And Eladi Kera Thailam
Side Effects
Conclusion
References
- Sahasrayogam.
- Ashtangahridayam.
- Sutrasthanam-Adhyayam 15.
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