Maha Lakshadi Taila
An elaborate Laksha-based oil with numerous herbs used as abhyanga for chronic fever, wasting, psychosis, asthma, epilepsy, as a tonic and during pregnancy.
Maha Lakshadi Taila — Overview
Maha Lakshadi Taila is an elaborate version of Lakshadi Taila with an expansive Kalka of over thirty herbs including Prisniparni, Ativisha, Haridra, Daruharidra, Satavari, Jivaka, Rishabhaka, Rasna, Sarala, Devadaru, Mustha, Vidari, Manjishta, Aguru, Kushta, Yashtimadhu, Sariba, Amalaki, Murva, Apamarga, Sweta and Rakta Chandana, Ashwagandha and Bharangi.
It is processed with a Laksha, Usira and Bala decoction along with Dadhi masthu and used as Abhyanga, indicated for chronic fever, wasting, psychosis, asthma and epilepsy. It is also Balya (strengthening), Pushtikaraka (nourishing) and Garbhini hitakara (beneficial during pregnancy).
Source: Sahasra Yoga, Taila Prakarana (Medicated Oils)
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