Kera Tailam – Virgin coconut oil is healthy vegetable oil with nutrients such as Vitamin E and bioactive compounds such as polyphenols, Lauric Acid, and Caprylic acid, which provide Multiple health benefits.
In Ayurvedic references it is indicated in Daurbalya, Meha, Keshapatana, Pitta prakopa & Krimi.
Actions of Kera Tailam:
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- Medium-chain saturated fatty acids (MCSFAs) induce satiety, preventing the individual from overeating and aids in Weight Management.
- α-tocopherol is the most biologically active form of vitamin E, and has a potent Anti Oxidant effect.
- Medium-chain saturated fatty acids cross the mitochondrial membrane of the liver and muscles without the aid of the Acylcarnitine transfer system, which makes them a more readily available energy source.
- Monolaurin in Kera taila has an Anti-Biotic, Anti-viral effect and inhibits the effect of Staphylococcus aureus.
- Ketones, metabolites of MCTs act as an alternate fuel for glucose metabolism in the Brain.
- Ketones help restore and renew neurons in the brain.
- β hydroxybutyrate (plasma ketone bodies) are helpful in Alzheimer’s disease as they improve cognitive functioning, memory, and recall.
- Kera Taila enhances antioxidant enzymes such as superoxide dismutase, catalase, and glutathione peroxidase & decreases lipid peroxidation in the liver.
- P-coumaric acid, Ferulicacid &Polyphenols have Anti Inflammatory effects.
- Lauric acid is effective in Infective Acne vulgaris due to its antibacterial property on Propionibacterium acnes (P. acnes).
- Enhances absorption of Amino acids, Vitamins, and protein and thus strengthens muscles, hair, and bones.
- Lauric acid metabolite, Monolaurin has Anti-Microbial effect, Anti-bacterial, Anti-fungal, and Anti-Viral effects on enveloped RNA and DNA viruses.
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: Bhavaprakasha
Composition:Each 1000 mg Soft Gel Capsule Contains:
Sanskrit Name |
Scientific Name |
Part Used |
Qty. |
Narikela |
Cocos nucifera |
Kernel Oil |
1000 mg |
Dosage: 1 capsule twice or thrice a day or as advised by Vaidya.
Anupana: Warm water.
Indications: Daurbhalya , Meha, Kesapatana, Pitta prakopa, Krimi.
Presentation: 10×10 Capsules Blister pack, 1000s Jar.