Description
Vachadi coconut oil is an Ayurvedic preparation used for external application and also for internal administration, made from the ingredients given below. In southern parts of India this oil is most commonly used in Ayurved practice.
Ingredients
| Herb/Drug name | Latin name | Quantity |
| 1.Vacha | Acorus calamus | 38g |
| 2.Haritaki | Terminalia chebula | 38g |
| 3.Laksha | Laccifer lacca | 38g |
| 4.Katurohini | Picrorrhiza kurroa | 38g |
| 5.Chandana | Pterocarpus santalinus | 38g |
| 6.Nirgundi | Vitex nigundo | 38g |
| 7.Taila | Sesamum indicum | 768l |
| 8.Jala | Water | 12.288l reduced to 3.072l |
Properties and Uses
It is mainly used in the treatment of enlarged lymph node, lymphadenopathy and scrofula. And is also used to reduce swelling and pain in the treatment of varicose vein.
Dosage and Anupan
1. It can be applied for long term externally.
2.Oral intake of this preparation is generally advised for a month in a dose of 3-6ml one or two times a day before meal with warm water.
Side Effects
1.On external application apparently there are no side effects of this oil. But it must be avoided in preganant ladies and in children.
2.Oral intake should be taken under doctor's consultation.
Shelf Life
From the manufactured date upto 3 years. The oil should be emptied within a year if bottle opened.
