{"product_id":"gandhak-amlasaar-200g","title":"Gandhak | Amlasaar 200g","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eNames: Amlasaar, Amalsar, Amalsaar, Ghandak, Gandhak\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eForm: Dried Raw Herb\u003c\/span\u003e  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 130%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGandhaka Ointment for Scabies\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eScabies is a contagious skin disease caused by infestation with itch mite (Sarcoptes scabiei). It spreads by skin-to-skin contact with a person who carries the mite. Less commonly, scabies can spread through sharing of clothes and bedding. Scabies is most common among household members and sexual partners of affected individuals. It is also common in congested areas such as hostels, dormitories, army camps, prisons, nursing homes and hospitals. In people with compromised immune systems and malnutrition, scabies can be an extensive disease of skin thickening and a scaly rash and the syndrome called crusted scabies or Norwegian scabies. Gandhaka ointment is an effective preparation made form Gandhaka (sulphur), Tila oil (sesame oil) and Siktha (bee wax). \u003cstrong\u003ePreparation of Gandhaka ointment\u003c\/strong\u003e Step 1: Method of purification of Gandhaka\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTake fine powder of Gandhaka in a ladle, add a little amount of clarified butter or ghee, melt it and pour into the vessel which contains cow’s milk.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis process is repeated seven times.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCollect the purified Gandhaka on cooling to room temperature and wash with plenty of luke-warm water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAfter drying, prepare the fine powder of purified Gandhaka and preserve it for further use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStep 2: Take the ingredients in following proportion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!-- wp:table {\"className\":\"is-style-stripes\"} --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNo\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredient\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuantity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProportion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGandhaka powder\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e25 grams\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\/4th part\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSiktha (bee wax)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100 grams\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 part\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTila oil\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e500 grams\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5 parts\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!-- \/wp:table --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApparatus required for preparing ointment comprises mortar and pestle, steel vessel, spoon, gas stove or heating plate, weighing balance, and thermometer. The procedure is as follows:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTila oil is taken in a steel vessel and heated up to 130 °C and then cooled to 70° C.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDissolve small pieces of Siktha (bee wax) into the oil with continuous stirring till a homogenous mixture called siktha taila is obtained.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSiktha taila is taken in mortar and triturated with pestle adding Gandhaka powder till ointment-like consistency is achieved.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrecautions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOver-heating of the oil should be avoided.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe trituration should be firm enough to avoid formation of gritty particles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDose and mode of administration\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGandhaka ointment is applied externally on the affected parts of the body once or twice daily and left on the lesions for an hour or so.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThereafter, the lesions should be cleaned with warm water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRepeat the procedure daily for 7 to 10 days or till all the lesions disappear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrecautions and safety aspects\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGandhaka should not be used in formulations without subjecting it to purification.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePersons sensitive to sulphur should not use this application.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf the skin lesions do not heal within a few days of application, proper medical guidance should be sought.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGandhaka ointment should not be used on open wounds and lesions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePersons with scabies having secondary bacterial infection should avoid the use of Gandhaka ointment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePersons known to have scabies should avoid having close skinto- skin contact until they have been cured.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf a member of a family has scabies, all other household members, sexual partners and close contacts should be treated simultaneously.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse gloves and gowns when treating others with a suspicious rash and itching.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWash all clothing, towels and bed linens that were used in the last three days by the affected person, with hot water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse the dryer at high heat rather than air drying. Since the mites cannot survive on nonliving objects for several days, therefore place the objects that are not machine-washable such as coats and stuffed toys into a bag and store for a week.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCut nails and clean them thoroughly to remove any mites or eggs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTry to avoid scratching and keep all open sores clean and aseptic.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReference - Traditional Herbal Remedies for Primary Health Care\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SriSatymev","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47620738252900,"sku":null,"price":500.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0756\/0704\/8292\/files\/Gandhak.png?v=1767385007","url":"https:\/\/srisatymev.com\/products\/gandhak-amlasaar-200g","provider":"SriSatymev","version":"1.0","type":"link"}