Table of Contents
- Ingredients
- Method of Preparation
- Chemical Constituents of Kshar
- Properties & Benefits of Kshar Tailam
- Indications of Kshar Tailam
- Recommended Dosage
- Contra Indications of Kshar Tailam
- Safety Precautions
- Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about Kshar Tailam
Ingredients
Key herbs/minerals as per classical texts, processed with ghee, oil, or decoctions appropriate for Kshar Tailam.
Method of Preparation
- Sourcing & Purification: Authentic crude drugs are cleansed and graded.
- Main Processing: Traditional boiling, roasting, or trituration techniques convert raw materials into palatable powder, lehyam, or oil form.
- Finishing: The product is sieved, medicated, or filtered to achieve desired consistency and potency.
Chemical Constituents of Kshar
Contains bio‑active alkaloids, glycosides, volatile oils, and essential minerals that synergistically deliver therapeutic actions.
Properties & Benefits of Kshar 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 Kshar Tailam
Applied for ano‑rectal warts, piles, and fistula.
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 Kshar 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 Kshar Tailam
Q1. How long can I take Kshar Tailam continuously?
Typically 4–12 weeks; review with clinician thereafter.
Q2. Does Kshar Tailam have side effects?
Rare if used in prescribed dose; mild GI upset possible.
Q3. Can I combine Kshar Tailam with allopathic drugs?
Maintain a 1‑hour gap and inform both practitioners.
Q4. Is Kshar Tailam safe for children?
Yes, in reduced dosage and specific pediatric formulas.
Q5. How should I store Kshar Tailam?
Keep in airtight container away from moisture, heat, and direct sunlight.
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