Dashmool Tailam

Table of Contents

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

Ingredients

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

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

Properties & Benefits of Dashmool 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 Dashmool Tailam

Eases arthritis, nerve pain, and postnatal body ache.

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 Dashmool 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 Dashmool Tailam

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

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

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

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

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