Anu Tailam

Table of Contents

• Ingredients
• Method of Preparation
• Chemical Constituents of Anu
• Properties & Benefits of Anu Tailam
• Indications of Anu Tailam
• Recommended Dosage
• Contra Indications of Anu Tailam
• Safety Precautions
• Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about Anu Tailam

Ingredients

Key herbs/minerals as per classical texts, processed with ghee, oil, or decoctions appropriate for Anu Tailam.

Method of Preparation

1. Sourcing & Purification: Authentic crude drugs are cleansed and graded.
2. Main Processing: Traditional boiling, roasting, or trituration techniques convert raw materials into palatable powder, lehyam, or oil form.
3. Finishing: The product is sieved, medicated, or filtered to achieve desired consistency and potency.

Chemical Constituents of Anu

Contains bio‑active alkaloids, glycosides, volatile oils, and essential minerals that synergistically deliver therapeutic actions.

Properties & Benefits of Anu Tailam

• Rasa: Multi‑herbal blend balancing taste profile.
• Guna: Light, penetrating, or unctuous depending on dosage form.
• Veerya: Generally ushna (warming) except pitta‑pacifying formulas.
• Vipaka: Mostly madhura or katu aiding metabolism.
• Helps restore dosha balance and strengthens target organs or systems.

Indications of Anu Tailam

Nasal drops for sinusitis, allergic rhinitis, and headaches.

Recommended Dosage

Churna/Kwath: 3–6 g; Avaleha/Pak: 1–2 teaspoons; Tailam: 2–6 drops (nasya) or sufficient quantity for massage, as directed by an Ayurvedic physician.

Contra Indications of Anu Tailam

Pregnancy (if warming), severe ulcers, individual ingredient allergy, or as specified by physician.

Safety Precautions

Use authentic pharmacopeial grade only. Follow prescribed Pathya‑Apathya diet and storage guidelines.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about Anu Tailam

Q1. How long can I take Anu Tailam continuously?
Typically 4–12 weeks; review with clinician thereafter.

Q2. Does Anu Tailam have side effects?
Rare if used in prescribed dose; mild GI upset possible.

Q3. Can I combine Anu Tailam with allopathic drugs?
Maintain a 1‑hour gap and inform both practitioners.

Q4. Is Anu Tailam safe for children?
Yes, in reduced dosage and specific pediatric formulas.

Q5. How should I store Anu Tailam?
Keep in airtight container away from moisture, heat, and direct sunlight.