✦ Medicated oil
Pinda Thailaya (Pinda Oil)
A cooling medicated oil used for burning, inflamed joint pain (Vatarakta, gout-type). Fewer ingredients than Maha Narayana, but correct paka needs experience.
Not yet reviewed by a physician
Traditionally used for
- Burning joint pain
- Gout-type pain (Vatarakta)
- Burning feet
Ingredients
| Indian madderRubia cordifolia · Manjishtha · Root (paste) | 1 part |
| Hal resinVateria copallifera · Sarjarasa · Resin (paste)Reviewer to confirm the local resin species used as Sarjarasa. | 1 part |
| Indian sarsaparillaHemidesmus indicus · Sariva · Root (paste) | 1 part |
| BeeswaxMadhuchishta | 1 part |
| Sesame oilTila taila | 4 parts |
| Water | 16 parts |
Preparation
- Grind madder root, resin and Iramusu root into a fine paste (kalka).
- Combine oil (4 parts), water (16 parts) and the paste in a clay or stainless pot (classic ratio paste 1 : oil 4 : liquid 16).
- Cook on a very low flame, stirring, until all water is gone and the paste rolls into a wick (varti) between the fingers. (180 min)
- Filter while warm, add the beeswax and stir until melted.
- Cool and store in a clean, dry glass bottle.
How to use
- How it is used
- External use only
- Adults
- Apply a little at room temperature and spread lightly over the painful area. Do not rub hard.
- Children
- Not advised for children without a physician.
- How often
- Twice a day
- Maximum
- 14 days — then see a physician if not better
🏷️ Not a home preparation — buy it from a licensed Ayurveda manufacturer or pharmacy.
Precautions
- External use only.
- With gout, continue medical treatment and diet control.
- Never leave hot oil unattended — fire risk.
Do not use if
- Open wounds or skin infections
See a physician if
- Severely swollen joint with fever
- Diabetic foot: any wound or colour change
Important note:
The information here is shared only to pass on traditional knowledge. It is not a specific medical treatment or a guarantee of recovery. Always consult a qualified doctor about any health condition.