ELADI THAILAM

Eladi Tailam is an Ayurvedic hair oil used for skin conditions. This oil is formulated based on the Kerala Ayurveda principles. This oil is prepared with a sesame oil base, but some companies do manufacture this in a coconut oil base called Eladi keram.

BENEFITS OF ELADI THAILAM

  • Improves skin complexion
  • For detox treatment
  • Anti-aging
  • Arrest the wrinkles on the skin

INDICATIONS OF ELADI THAILAM

  • Eczema scars
  • Acne scars
  • Allergic dermatitis, Ringworm infection, Urticaria
  • Scabies, Erysipelas, Cattarh

INGREDIENTS OF ELADI THAILAM

Each 100 ml contains:

Drava Dravya – Here we should take as Water- 200 litre

Preparation of Kalka dravyas:

SERIAL NO:SANSKRIT NAMEBOTANICAL NAMEPARTS USEDQUANTITY
1ElaElettaria cardamomumSeed48gm
2Sthoola elaAmomum subulatumSeed48gm
3TurushkaHydnocarpus laurifolia Solid48gm
4KushtaSaussurea lappa Root48gm
5PhaliniCallicarpa macrophylla Fruit48gm
6MamsiNardostachys jatamansi Root48gm
7JaladhyamakaColeus zeylanicus Stem48gm
8SprikkaAnisomeles malabarica Root48gm
9ChorakaAngelica archagelica Root48gm
10ChochapatraCinnamomum zeylanicum Root48gm
11TagaraValeriana wallichii Root48gm
12SthauneyaTaxus baccata Leaf48gm
13JatiMyristica fragrans Fruit48gm
14RasaCommiphora myrrha Rhizome48gm
15ShuktiOstrea edulis Flower48gm
16VyaghranakhaCapparis sepiaria Root48gm
17MarahvaCedrus deodara Root48gm
18AguruAquilaria agallocha Flower48gm
19ShrivasakaPinus longifolia Flower48gm
20Kumkuma Crocus sativus Flower48gm
21chandanCostus speciosus Wood48gm
22GuggluCommiphora mukul Niryasa48gm
23DevadhupaShorea robusta Flower48gm
24KhapuraBoswellia serrata Root48gm
25PunnagaCalophyllum inophyllum Flower48gm
26NagahvaMesua ferrea Bark48gm
Tila Taila – Sesame oil – 15 kg

Method of preparation

Firstly, 200 litres of water should be taken, in that kalka dravyas of Eladi Tailam should be added stir it well. To this Sesame oil should be added, mix it well. Once it attains khara paka, can filter it well.

POINTS TO BE NOTED:

Before starting to use it daily, apply a few drops of Eladi oil over the arm area of the baby and watch for 5 minutes for any allergic reactions such as red rashes, itching, burning sensation, etc. If there are any allergic symptoms, it is best to avoid them. If there are no such symptoms, it is good to continue that product. This rule applies to all herbal oils for massage for babies.

DOSE WITH USAGE OF ELADI THAILAM

Used for external application only, not for internal administration.

For Skin diseases, the required amount of oil is applied over the affected area for an hour.

EXERCISE AND YOGA FOR ELADI THAILAM

Aerobic exercise like running, swimming, etc

Padmasana yoga

Sarvangasana yoga

Paschimottanasana yoga

 RECOMMEND DIET AND BEHAVIOR FOR ELADI THAILAM

 Avoid High fat and high sugar foods in daily food regimen.

RESEARCH PAPER ON ELADI THAILAM

Gas chromatography-mass spectrometry analysis of one Ayurvedic skin oil, Eladi Tailam by MH Kumar, k Prabhu, MR Rao, B Shanti on 2019 published in researchgate.net.

BRANDS AVAILABLE OF ELADI THAILAM

AVN Ayurveda Formulations Pvt. Ltd, Nagarjuna Herbal Concentrates, Vaidyaratnam Oushadhasala, Kottakkal Arya Vaidyasala

CLASSICAL REFERENCE OF ELADI THAILAM

Sahasrayoga – Taila yoga Prakarana

SIDE EFFECTS AND CONTRAINDICATIONS OF ELADI THAILAM

If you have naturally oily skin, applying an excess of this oil can lead to increased oiliness. Hence, it is best to use this oil in small quantities.

In the case of oily skin associated with open skin pores, it may worsen the condition, especially during winter. For best results contact a qualified Ayurveda doctor.

CONCLUSION

Maintaining glowing, healthy skin can be difficult to achieve in our modern world. Life moves fast, creating stress and anxiety, which negatively impacts the skin – not to mention the levels of pollution that we come into contact with daily. So here solution arises, Eladi Tailam is an ayurvedic Tailam used externally for maintaining glowing skin.

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