Pinda Tailam (Red joint oil)

Piṇḍa Taila पिण्ड तैल

taila body vatapitta Tier A · multi-source
Pinda Tailam (Red joint oil)
Method sneha paka
Paka khara
Cook time ≈ 8 h
Yield 750 ml
Shelf life 24 months

Indications

goutjoint inflammationrheumatoid arthritisVata-rakta

Ingredients

IngredientModernClassical
Base (Sneha)
750 ml
Hero actives
Manjishtha (Indian Madder) · Mañjiṣṭhā
50 g
Supporting herbs
30 g
Licorice (Yashtimadhu) · Yaṣṭimadhu / Madhuka
30 g
Drava — liquid medium
Cow milk (Goksheera) · Gokṣīra
750 ml
Thickener
Beeswax (Madhuchchhishta) · Madhucchiṣṭha / Siktha
Beeswax — gives oil its dense character
50 g

Kerala specialty for gout / Vata-rakta. The Manjishtha + beeswax combination gives the red, dense character of the finished oil.

How to apply Massage affected joints 15 min; warm compress over.
Vaidya review required This formulation requires verification by a qualified vaidya before clinical or commercial use — for botanical-identity confirmation, dose calibration, and patient-population safety.

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