Description:Nalpamaradi Oil is an Ayurvedic oil used in the treatment of skin diseases with itching such as eczema. This oil is formulated based on Kerala Ayurveda principles.

The keram or kera taila version of the oil is made with coconut oil base. The overall effect of this oil is coolant.

It is ideal in high Pitta, during summer, people living in high temperature climates, hot and humid places.

It is not suitable during winter, in cold climatic conditions. 

Nalpamaradi oil uses: 

• It is used in the treatment of skin diseases, Herpes, Scabies, Eczema, Dermatitis, allergic skin diseases such as ring worm infestation, Blood impurities.
• This oil is also used as baby massage oil, to relieve any minor skin conditions and to improve fairness and skin complexion, since it contains Turmeric and sandalwood.

Doctors also prescribe this for the treatment of

Allergic hives, prickly heat,
Contact dermatitis, Mosquito bite marks, Sun tan, acne scars,
Acne scars, Sun tan – With turmeric and Manjishta as vital ingredients, this herbal oil is very useful in getting rid of sun tan and acne marks.
Mycosis fungoides, pityriasis rosea, eczema
Burn wounds, Burn marks and scars
To whiten dark underarms.

How to use Nalpamaradi Oil : 

This oil is meant to be used for external application only. It is applied over the affected skin parts.

Apply body oil liberally on the affected part or whole body and massage gently for 30 minutes to one hour before bath.Oils for hair can be applied on head 30 minutes before bath or  As directed by the Physician.

Nalpamaradi Thailam side effects:

Some complain about acne and pimples while using this. For them, it is best to apply only a thin layer of this oil and wash off half an hour after application.
Some people get cold especially with Kera tailam version – made with coconut oil base.

How long to use:  

It can be used for a very long period of time, as advised by Doctor.

Indications: Dermatitis, eczema, discoloration of skin, post natal and infant care.

Principle adopted in making this herbal oil: 
In this herbal oil, the herbs are infused in the medium of sesame oil along with herb water decotion. Then the solid waste herb materials are filtered out. Thus, this oil contains oil soluble and water soluble phyto-active principles of medicinal herbs.

Nalpamaradi Tailam  ingredients:
Nalpamara – 15 grams of each of group of four types of tree barks – viz
Vata – Ficus benghalensis
Ashwattha – Ficus religiosa
Plaksha – Ficus lacor
Udumbara – Ficus glomerata
Triphala – Haritaki – Terminalia chebula, Vibhitaki – Terminalia bellirica, Amla – Emblica officinalis
Chandana – Sandalwood – Santalum album
Sevya – Vetiveria zizanioides
Kushta – Saussurea lappa
Manjishta – Rubia cordifolia
Chora – Angelica glauca
Tila taila – Oil of Sesamum indicum – 768 ml
3.072 liters of Water decoction prepared from
Paimanjal – wet turmeric – Curcuma longa
Parpata – Fumaria indica

The above combination of herbs, oil and liquid is heated till the oil is prepared, filtered. Nalpamaradi coconut oil is prepared with the same combination, with coconut oil base, in place of sesame oil.