Overview
Siddhārtha Sneha Kalpana (oil formulation) is a well-known home remedy and a therapeutic oil amongst Sri Lankans. Siddhārtha is the name of Lord Buddha and means bestowing results. This oil is commonly used by Ayurvedic physicians in Sri Lanka for muscular pain, nerve debility, nerve impingements and chronic neurological conditions such as paralysis and sciatica.
“Āmavāta gajēndrasya sharīravanacārinah – ēka ēwa nihanthāyamēranda snēha kēsari”
For āmavāta (rheumatism), the mighty elephant king – moving in the forest called the human body, there is only one controller and that is, the lion called Ēranda taila (castor oil). – Caraka Samhita
Abhyanga or massage with AYULANKA Siddhārtha Taila is specially recommended for muscular pain or nerve debility or nerve impingements and for chronic neurological conditions such as paralysis and sciatica. It has special benefits in pacifying Vāta and Kapha conditions, nourishing wasted muscles, strengthens body and mind.
Benefits:
- Vāta and Kapha pacifying and used for neurological conditions
- Prescribed for rehabilitation of nerves and muscle weakness following strokes, sciatica, and nourishing for the wasted muscles.
Cautions:
FOR EXTERNAL USE ONLY.
Although there are no known adverse effects, recommended to avoid use during pregnancy. If you are pregnant, nursing, taking any medications or have any medical conditions, consult your Ayurveda physician before use.
Manufacturers advise avoid use during the first trimester. Self-abhyanga (massage) is not recommended during fever, common cold, acute disease conditions, indigestion and menstruation.
Avoid use if known to have allergy for Sesame or nuts.
Use with caution if any known allergies.
Recommended to test on inconspicuous patch of skin 48 hours prior to use.
If any adverse reactions occur, discontinue use.
Not recommended for use in children under the age of 16.
Store in a cool dry place, away from direct sunlight.
Keep out of reach of children.
Once opened, use within 6 months.
How to Use
Warm 60 – 100 ml of oil in a hot water bath, 2 – 3 0C above body temperature and apply all over the body gradually covering all the parts of the body. Massage into areas of muscle fatigue, body ache or whole body.
When used under the prescription of your Ayurveda Physician, can be used for nasal instillation (Nasya), Shirōdhārā, Vasti (enema) and other Pancakarma (Bio-purification) treatments.
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