Manufacture of Oleaginous Medications in Ayurved

Abstract
In Ayurveda, the process of making medicinal oils is called as Sneha Kalpana, and they are used to treat a number of diseases. Medicated oils are created by cooking coconut oil, sesame oil, various crude oils such as castor oil, mustard oil, ghee, and substances such as Kalka (herbal paste made from various plant parts), Kwatha (specifically prepared decoction based on Ayurvedic principles), or Drava Dravya (any other liquid such as milk, self-expressed juices, and so on). Medicated oil/ghee is one of the most popular dosage forms in Ayurvedic medicine. The Ayurvedic literature specifies four types of snehas (fatty mixtures). These are Ghrita, Taila, Vasa (fat), and Majja (bone marrow). The most common medical applications are Taila (medicated oil) and Ghrita (medicated ghee). Taila Murchhana refers to the early phase of tail planning. This process was devised to increase oil efficacy while also eliminating undesirable odors and amadosa. Analysis reveals that the Murchana cycle reduces acid while increasing the role of saponification. Reduced acid content indicates a lower proportion of free fatty acids, whereas increased saponification content indicates a larger concentration of low molecular fatty acids. Medicated oils include low molecular fatty acids. This process converts the active ingredients of fat- or water-soluble medicines into medicinal oils. Medicated Taila has more medical benefits and a longer shelf life than synthetic Taila. Tail-prepared medicines promote overall health, beauty, strength, and anabolism.
Keywords
Ayurvedic oil, Taila Murchhana, Medicated oil, Saponification.