Nalpamaradi Thailam is generally used to treat pruritus (itchy skin), scabies, dermatitis, erysipelas, herpes, eczema, and acne. It is also useful for treating pigmentation, blemishes, dark spots or skin marks, uneven skin tone, and other skin diseases etc. It can be used in any skin disease in which pruritus (intense itching) is the main concern. Therefore, it is also beneficial in skin allergies and fungal infections of the skin.
Nalpamaradi Thailam or Nalpamaradi Oil improves complexion and prevents tanning. It is commonly used for the treatment of skin diseases. It has antipruritic and soothing action. So, it gives relief from itching, burning sensation and prickling sensation occurring on the skin. When applied on the face on a regular basis, it helps to lighten complexion and improves luster. In skin diseases, it helps to repair the affected skin and promotes healing of the lesion. It is also antioxidant, which prevents early skin aging.
Ingredients (Composition) & Preparation Method
The preparation of Nalpamaradi Thailam has three components:
- Kalka Dravya – Herbal powder for making a paste
- Taila Dravya (Base Oil) – Sesame Oil
- Drava Dravya – Liquid content – Juices of herbs
The ingredients and preparation method of Nalpamaradi Oil is discussed below:
| KALKA DRAVYA |
Quantity |
| Nalpamara |
: |
| Bargad or Barh or Vat (Indian Banyan) – Ficus Benghalensis Bark |
15 grams |
| Pipal or Ashwatha Tree (Sacred Fig) – Ficus Religiosa Bark |
15 grams |
| Plaksha – Ficus Lacor |
15 grams |
| Udumbara – Ficus Glomerata |
15 grams |
| Triphala |
: |
| Amalaki (Indian Gooseberry) – Phyllanthus Emblica (Emblica Officinalis) |
15 grams |
| Bibhitaki (Bahera) – Terminalia Bellirica |
15 grams |
| Haritaki or Harad (Chebulic Myrobalan) – Terminalia Chebula |
15 grams |
| Safed Chandan (White Sandalwood) – Santalum Album |
15 grams |
| Ushira or Khas (Vetiver) – Vetiveria Zizanioides |
15 grams |
| Kuth or Kushta (Indian Costus Root) – Saussurea Lappa |
15 grams |
| Manjistha (Manjith) – Rubia Cordifolia |
15 grams |
| Chora (Smooth Angelica) – Angelica Glauca |
15 grams |
Take above powdered herbs for making Kalka (herbal paste). Now, add a small amount of warm water and make a paste of these herbs.
| Drava Dravya |
: |
| Turmeric Juice |
1280 ml |
| Pitpapra (Shahtra) Svarasa – Fumaria Indica Juice |
1280 ml |
Extract the juices from Fresh turmeric roots and fresh Pitpapra.
| Taila Dravya – Base Oil |
: |
| Murchhita Til Tail (Sesame Oil) |
640 ml |
Now, take a stainless steel vessel and put the 640 ml Murchhita Tila Tail in it. Now, add Kalka and Drava Dravya in it. Then, simmer the mixture until it remains the quantity of Murchhita Tila Tail and water content is evaporated. Now, allow it to cool for several hours. Then filter the Nalpamaradi Thailam and discard the residues.
Pharmacological Actions
Nalpamaradi Thailam has following medicinal properties:
- Antipruritic
- Antioxidant
- Antifungal
- Demulcent
Therapeutic Indications
Nalpamaradi Oil is helpful in following health conditions.
- Pruritus
- Dermatitis
- Skin allergies
- Scabies
- Erysipelas
- Eczema
- Acne
- Urticaria
- Pigmentation
- Dark spots or skin marks
- Uneven skin tone
- Fungal infections – ringworm infection
- Blemishes
- Herpes
Nalpamaradi Thailam Benefits & Medicinal Uses
Mainly, Nalpamaradi Thailam is used to treat scabies, itchy skin, acne, herpes and skin diseases characterized by intense itching and burning sensation.
