Abstract
Background: Sneha Kalpana is a unique preparation of oleaginous medicine which is included under Bhaishajya Kalpana. It is again of two types Ghrita and Taila Kalpana. Kayyonyadi Taila is one such formulation which is mentioned in Chikitsa Manjari, Sahasrayogam for the management of Palithya. Kayyonnyadi Taila contains Bhringaraja, Guduchi, Amalaki, Goksheera, Tila Taila, Yastimadhu and Neelanjana. Aim: To prepare Kayyonyadi Taila, pharmaceutical study of Kayyonyadi Taila. Methods: Kayyonyadi Taila was prepared according to the general method of preparation of Taila. The pharmaceutical procedures which were adopted in this study include Swarasa Nirmana, Shodhana, Churna Nirmana, preparation of Kalka and preparation of Kayyonyadi Taila. Results: 10L of Taila was obtained as the final product with a loss of 500ml. Conclusion: The main cause of Palithya/greying of hair is due to the vitiated Pitta Dosha. Colour of hair is mainly due to melanocytes present in hair cells. Contemporary medicine does not offer any satisfactory treatment for Canities. Kayyonyadi Taila is beneficial in Palithya and the pharmaceutical study results was considered as a standard for the preparation of Taila.
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