Jathyādi Tailam (जत्यादि तैलम्)

Jathyādi Tailam (जत्यादि तैलम्) is a classical Ayurvedic medicated oil widely used for wound healing and skin diseases. It is mentioned in the Sahasrayoga (Tailaprakarana) and is very popular in Śalya Tantra and Śalya-Prasuti Tantra practice.

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Ingredients (main ones, prepared in sesame oil base):

• Jāti (Myristica fragrans / Nutmeg)

• Nimba (Azadirachta indica / Neem)

• Patola (Trichosanthes dioica)

• Karanja (Pongamia pinnata)

• Haridra (Curcuma longa / Turmeric)

• Daruharidra (Berberis aristata)

• Chandana (Santalum album / Sandalwood)

• Lodhra (Symplocos racemosa)

• Manjishta (Rubia cordifolia)

• Tuttha (Copper sulphate)

• Sarjarasa (Shala resin)
  – processed in Tila Taila (Sesame oil) with Go-dugdha (Cow’s milk) and Kwatha of above drugs.

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Properties (Guṇa–Karma):

• Ropana – wound healing

• Shodhana – cleansing and disinfecting wounds

• Krimighna – antimicrobial, antiseptic

• Kandughna – relieves itching

• Dāha-hara – relieves burning sensation

• Tvachya – improves skin health

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Indications (Uses):

• Vrana (Chronic wounds, ulcers, non-healing wounds)

• Dushta Vrana (infected ulcers, diabetic wounds, varicose ulcers)

• Kushta (skin diseases like eczema, psoriasis, dermatitis)

• Pāka (abscesses)

• Vidradhi (carbuncles, boils)

• Burn injuries (superficial and deep burns)

• Piles wound care (post-surgical hemorrhoid wound healing)

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Method of Use:

• Externally applied on the affected part/wound after proper cleaning.

• Used for dressing of wounds (Vrana Ropana).

• In burns, it soothes and prevents scar formation.

• Can be used along with Raktamokshana (leech therapy) in chronic skin disorders for faster healing.

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Modern Perspective:

• Has antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, analgesic, and wound healing properties.

• The combination of neem, turmeric, manjishta, and copper sulphate ensures both infection control and tissue regeneration.

• Studies have shown efficacy in burn wound healing and chronic ulcer management compared to modern antiseptic ointments.