Suddh Suahaga
Suddh Suahaga
Suddh Suahaga is known as Tankana in Ayurveda and Borax in English. It is available in crystalline form and has various therapeutic properties that might help improve health.
As per Ayurveda, Suddh Suhaga bhasma along with honey helps manage cough and cold by loosening mucus due to its Ushna and Kapha balancing properties. It also helps to control bloating as it improves the digestive fire because of its hot potency. Consuming Suddh Suhaga Bhasma might also help to control urinary tract infections due to its antimicrobial property.
Applying Suddh Suhaga along with coconut oil or honey or lemon juice helps control dandruff, skin infections, and warts due to its Tikshna (sharp), Ruksha (dry) and Kshara (alkaline) properties.
It is advisable to use Suddh Suhaga along with coconut oil if you are applying it on your scalp due to its hot potency[1][2].
As per Ayurveda, Suddh Suhaga bhasma along with honey helps manage cough and cold by loosening mucus due to its Ushna and Kapha balancing properties. It also helps to control bloating as it improves the digestive fire because of its hot potency. Consuming Suddh Suhaga Bhasma might also help to control urinary tract infections due to its antimicrobial property.
Applying Suddh Suhaga along with coconut oil or honey or lemon juice helps control dandruff, skin infections, and warts due to its Tikshna (sharp), Ruksha (dry) and Kshara (alkaline) properties.
It is advisable to use Suddh Suhaga along with coconut oil if you are applying it on your scalp due to its hot potency[1][2].
What are the synonyms of Suddh Suahaga?
Borax, Tanka, Dravaka, Veligatam, Ponkaram, Suhaga, Sodium tetra borate decahydrate, Tankana.
What is the source of Suddh Suahaga?
Metal & Mineral based
Benefits of Suddh Suahaga
1. Dandruff
Suddh Suahaga helps control dandruff due to its Tikshna (sharp) and Ruksha (dry) nature.
2. Skin Warts
Suddh Suahaga helps manage skin warts due to its Kshara (alkaline) property.
3. Skin infection
Suddh Suahaga helps to manage skin infection like fungal because of its antimicrobial activity which is due to its Tikshna (sharp), Ruksha (dry) and Kshara (alkaline) properties.
Suddh Suahaga helps control dandruff due to its Tikshna (sharp) and Ruksha (dry) nature.
2. Skin Warts
Suddh Suahaga helps manage skin warts due to its Kshara (alkaline) property.
3. Skin infection
Suddh Suahaga helps to manage skin infection like fungal because of its antimicrobial activity which is due to its Tikshna (sharp), Ruksha (dry) and Kshara (alkaline) properties.
Precautions when using Suddh Suahaga
Advice from Experts
Ayurvedic View
Use Suddh Sauhaga with coconut oil if you are applying on the scalp due to its Ushna (hot) potency.
Allergy
Ayurvedic View
Use Suddh Sauhaga with rose water if your skin is hypersensitive.
How to use Suddh Suahaga
1. Suddh Suahaga with Coconut oil
a. Take 1/2 teaspoon of Suddh Suhaga.
b. Add coconut oil to it and apply on the scalp and hair.
c. Wait for 30 minutes and rinse with shampoo.
d. Use this remedy 1-2 times a week to control dandruff.
2. Suddh Suahaga with Turmeric
a. Take ½ teaspoon of Suddh Suahaga.
b. Add turmeric and milk to it to form a paste.
c. Apply evenly on the affected area of the skin.
d. Let it sit for 4-5 minutes.
e. Wash thoroughly with tap water to manage skin infections.
3. Suddh Suahaga with Honey
a. Take ½ teaspoon of Suddh Sauhaga.
b. Add 1/2 teaspoon honey to it.
c. Apply on the wound and rash.
d. Wash thoroughly after 1-2 hours.
e. Use this remedy for quick healing and to manage pain.
4. Suddh Sauhaga with Lemon juice
a. Take ¼ teaspoon of Suddh Suahaga.
b. Add 2-3 drops of lemon juice to it.
c. Make a paste and apply this mixture on warts.
d. Use this remedy once a day for effective relief from warts.
a. Take 1/2 teaspoon of Suddh Suhaga.
b. Add coconut oil to it and apply on the scalp and hair.
c. Wait for 30 minutes and rinse with shampoo.
d. Use this remedy 1-2 times a week to control dandruff.
2. Suddh Suahaga with Turmeric
a. Take ½ teaspoon of Suddh Suahaga.
b. Add turmeric and milk to it to form a paste.
c. Apply evenly on the affected area of the skin.
d. Let it sit for 4-5 minutes.
e. Wash thoroughly with tap water to manage skin infections.
3. Suddh Suahaga with Honey
a. Take ½ teaspoon of Suddh Sauhaga.
b. Add 1/2 teaspoon honey to it.
c. Apply on the wound and rash.
d. Wash thoroughly after 1-2 hours.
e. Use this remedy for quick healing and to manage pain.
4. Suddh Sauhaga with Lemon juice
a. Take ¼ teaspoon of Suddh Suahaga.
b. Add 2-3 drops of lemon juice to it.
c. Make a paste and apply this mixture on warts.
d. Use this remedy once a day for effective relief from warts.
References
- Reddy PS.Tankana Kshara(Borax).A Text book of Rasashastra.2017:396.
- Chandla A, Guleria P.Tankana (Borax): It’s Therapeutic Value in Gynecology. International Journal of of Ayurveda.2017;2(8):1-5.
Disclaimer
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