Chandanadi Thailam is an Ayurvedic oil. It is a natural coolant oil. It is used to relieve burning sensation, dizziness, etc. It is used to apply as hair oil and also used for whole body massage. It is used both for oral intake and external application. Chandanadi Thailam uses: It is to apply over head and for nasal instillation (Nasya treatment) – to relieve burning sensation in head, dizziness and nasal bleeding. It is used to apply all over the body and massage – to relieve liver diseases such as jaundice, herpes, gout and bleeding diseases. It is used for internal administration in cases of bleeding diseases, gout, heavy menstrual bleeding. It is also used in the treatment of psychosis. Doctors also use this for the treatment of post-herpetic neuralgia – pain and burning sensation. Effect on Dosha – Balances Pitta How to use Chandanadi Thailam ? It is used for nasal instillation in a dose of 2 – 8 drops, as directed by Ayurvedic doctor. Dose for internal administration – 2 – 3 ml, once or twice a day, before food with warm water, or as directed by Ayurvedic doctor. Self medication with Nasya or oral intake is strictly contra indicated. It i also used for massage. Chandanadi Taila side effects: In higher doses, or in cases where it is wrongly administered, it may cause loose stools and diarrhea. This medicine should only be taken under strict medical supervision. Chandanadi oil ingredients: Paste prepared with 12 grams of fine powders of Prapaundarika – Lotus variety Manjishta – Rubia cordifolia Dhataki – Woodfordia fruticosa Padmakeshara – Lotus stamen Kumuda – Nymphaea stellata Utpala – Nelumbo nucifera Shaluka – Blue lotus stalk Mrinala, bisa – Lotus stalk Padmaka – Prunus puddum Ananta – Hemidsemus indicus Kusha – Desmostachya bipinnata Kasha – Saccharum spontaneum Ikshu – Sugarcane – Saccharum officinarum Kshirishrunga – Lilium polyphyllum Valkala – Buchanania latifolia Jeevaniya Gana herbs – yashtimadhu – Glycyrrhiza glabra Priyala – Buchanania lanzan Parushaka – Phoenix pusilla Rasanjana – Berberis aristata Ashoka – Saraca indica Mrudveeka – Raisin Shatavari – Asparagus racemosus Tanduleeyaka – Amaranthus spinosus L. Tila taila – sesame oil – 768 ml Decoction prepared from 480 grams of Chandana – Santalum album Udichya – Pavonia odorata Nalada – Nardostachys jatamansi Dhatri – Amla – Emblica officinalis Yasthyahva – Licorice – Glycyrhiza glabra Sariva – Hemidesmus indicus Bala – Sida cordifolia Water – 12.288 liters – boiled and reduced to 3.072 liters. The above combination is boiled till around 750 ml of oil is prepared.