PRESENTATION ON – GANDHARVAHASTHADI SNEHA PRESENTED BY- SHRUTI MANOHAR GUIDED BY- DR SACHIN CHANDALIYA SIR (HOD AND PROFESSOR OF PANCHAKARMA DEPARTEMENT)
GANDHARVAHASTHADI SNEHA
CONTENT: 1.INTRODUCTION 2. INGREDIENT 3.METHOD OF PREPARATION 4.USES 5.MODE OF USAGE 6.DOSE 7.SIDE EFFECTS 8.PRINCIPLE 9.REFERENCE 10.ARTICLE
Gandharvahastadi Thailam is an Ayurvedic oil used in the treatment of bloating, abdominal pain, etc. This oil is most commonly used in South Indian Ayurveda practice. Castor oil is used as base. It is also called Gandharvahastadi castor oil. INTRODUCTION:
Gandharvahasthadi Thailam ingredients: Gandharvahastha moola - Root of castor-Ricinus communis - 4.8 kg Yava - Barley - Hordeum vulgare - Seed - 3.072 kg Nagara -Ginger - Zingiber officinalis - Rhizome 96 g Water for decoction- 24.576 liters , boiled andreduced to 6.144 liters Ksheera Cow milk - 1.536 liters Murchita eranda taila - Castor oil - Ricinus communis - 768 ml Gandharvahasta moola - Castor root fine powder / paste - Ricinus communis - 192 g Shunti -Ginger paste - Zingiber officinale - 48 g
ingredients from Gandharvahastha to Nagara is made into coarse powder and boiled with specific quantity of water till it reduces to its quarter part. Gandharvahasta moola and ginger is made into paste by adding sufficient quantity of water. Murchita castor oil is heated adding paste and stirred continuously while adding decoction and cows milk. Heating is stopped on appearance of froth over the oil and absence of moisture content. To confirm the absence of moisture, the oil is exposed to fire and checked for absence of crackling sound. It is filtered, cooled and stored in tightly closed container. METHOD OF PREPARATION:
Uses- It is used in the treatment of abscess, splenic disorders, Abdominal bloating, Oedema and inflammatory conditions of abdomen and ascites. A harmless purgative Cures body aches, back aches and other vata troubles by giving good motions. Mode of Usage- Gandharvahatadi castor oil is used for internal administration. It is used as a general oral Ayurvedic medicine for daily use. It is also used for internal administration in large dose during purgative Panchakarma therapy called Virechana . The decision of its usage in Virechana is exclusively taken by Ayurvedic doctor.
Dose- As a regular Ayurvedic medicine, it is given in a dose of 5-10 drops once or twice a day, before food.In Virechana , it is given in higher doses.
Side Effects- Gandharvahasthadi castor oil side effects: In higher doses, or in cases where it is wrongly administered, it may cause loose stools and diarrhea. This medicine should only be taken under strict medical supervision. It is best avoided in lactating mother.
Principle- In this herbal oil, the herbs are infused in the medium of sesame oil along with herb water decotion . Then the solid waste herb materials are filtered out. Thus, this oil contains oil soluble and water soluble phyto -active principles of medicinal herbs.
During pregnancy, lactation- If you were using this oil before pregnancy without any allergic reaction, you can continue using this oil even during pregnancy. If you have not used this product before and wish to use it during pregnancy, better to consult a doctor because it can cause skin allergy in some rare cases. It is generally considered as safe to use during lactation, however consult your doctor for the right advice.
ARTICLES- Physico -Chemical analysis of Gandharvahasta Taila - A Polyherbal formulation The formulation Gandharvahasta Taila was evaluated for organoleptic and physico -chemical characters. It's. a hazy oil, light brown in colour and bitter to taste. Eranda Taila (castor oil) has a saponification value in between 176 & 187. The Gandharvahasta Taila contains milk as one of the Drava-Dravya which contains ghee in it. Ghee has a saponification value of not more than 225. Hence the saponification value of Gandharvahasta Taila is 190.