Gandhaka Taila is especially beneficial in conditions of the skin like Allergic Pruritis, Atopic Dermatitis, Eczema, Scabies, Bacterial and Fungal Infections.
Actions of Gandhaka Tailam
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- Purified elemental Sulfur has antifungal action by inhibition of respiratory activities and ATP content and germinating capacity of fungal spores.
- Keratolytic action is due to formation of Hydrogen sulfide through a reaction between Sulfur particles and Keratinocytes.
- Elemental sulphur inhibits Streptococcus, Clostridium species of Bacteria and is thus effective in Infectious Skin diseases.
- Sulphur metabolism is important through Methionine and Cysteine Metabolism for its Antifungal action.
Lauric acid is effective in alleviating skin infections due to its anti-microbial activity, and significantly exfoliates the outer layer of dead skin cells and suppresses itching completely & thus effective in clearing skin lesions.
- Curcumins with Anti-oxidant & Immune-potentiating action is helpful in immune modulation in Psoriasis, and Dermatomyositis complaints.
- Curcuminoids have Broad spectrum Antibiotic action against both Gram Positive & gram-negative Bacteria, thus effectively heals Chronic & Infective Skin conditions.
- Curcumin, Tocopherols have Anti- Inflammatory and Analgesic actions are effective in inflammatory skin conditions, by decreasing CRP and inhibition of pro-inflammatory cytokines.
- Anti-histamine, Anti Inflammatory actions of curcuminids and piperine effectively treat allergic, and inflammatory symptoms of the skin.
- Piperine and Piperolein in Gandhakataila contribute to micro-circulation and protects skin from the effect of UV rays and microbial infections.
Caution: Above content is for information only, not for self-treatment or diagnosis. Medications are to be strictly taken under an Ayurvedic physician’s prescription only.
Ref: Vaidyayoga ratnavali, Taila prakarana
Composition: Each 300 mg softgel capule is prepared out of
Sanskrit Name |
Scientific Name |
Quantity |
Suddha Gandhaka |
Purified sulphur |
150 mg |
Sarshapa tailam |
Brassica nigra (Sd oil) |
150 mg |
Indications: Pama kushta (Scabies), Kandu ( Itching ), Pandu ( Anemia), Anti Bacterial and Antifungal in Skin Infections
Dosage : 1 -2 capsules before food along with warm water twice or thrice a day or as advised by Vaidya
Presentation: 10 x 10 blister packing , 1000s jar.