දුහුදු තෙල්

🧴 External Use (Main Treatment)

💧Duhudu Oil Application for Vitiligo

• Ingredients:
  Duhudu oil (Celastrus paniculatus)
  Optional enhancers (if tolerated):
  Black cumin oil (කලු දිවුරු තෙල්)
  A small amount of crushed Aralu bark or powdered katuwelbatu (Solanum xanthocarpum) can be infused if custom-made.
  
  

• Method:
  Warm slightly (body temperature).
  Apply directly on depigmented patches 1–2 times daily.
  Massage gently for 5–10 minutes in a clockwise direction.
  Expose to mild morning sunlight (7:00–8:00 AM) for 5–10 minutes after application.
  ⚠️ Avoid strong midday sun as it may aggravate pitta and cause irritation.
  Continue this treatment for at least 4–6 weeks consistently.
  
  

🌿 Internal Support (if advised by a physician)

Duhudu oil should only be taken internally under Ayurvedic/Sinhala medical supervision, but microdoses may be recommended in chronic neuro-immune conditions like vitiligo.

🥄 Internal Tonic (Optional & Physician-Guided)

• Microdose: 1 drop in honey or cow’s milk, once daily before breakfast.
  Course: 7–14 days, then paused for 1 week, repeat if needed.
  ⚠️ Not advised in children, pregnant women, or people with gastritis or liver issues.

🌿 Herbal Decoction Support (Complementary Sinhala Remedies)

1. Katuwelbatu + Nelli + Beli decoction
   Neem leaves + Gotukola + Polpala boiled and taken early morning
   Bitter herbs like Karapincha (curry leaves) and Kohila included in diet
   
   

🍛 Diet & Lifestyle Recommendations

• Avoid sour, fermented, spicy foods (they aggravate pitta).
  Reduce white sugar, dairy, and excessive salt.
  Eat green leafy veggies, old rice (aged Suwandel or Pachchaperumal), mung beans, etc.
  Practice calming activities (meditation, early sleep, cool baths).
  
  

🗓️ Simple Daily Routine (Vitiligo)

Time

Practice

6:30 AM

Wash face/body with neem or gotukola water

7:00 AM

Apply Duhudu oil and expose to mild sun

7:30 AM

Herbal decoction (optional)

8:00 AM

Light breakfast with herbal greens

Midday

Avoid sun/heat; cooling foods only

Evening

Repeat oil application if needed

Bedtime

Mild oil massage + sleep before 10 PM

🧼 

Excellent choice! A dry herbal powder blend makes daily preparation faster, especially for long-term skin treatments like vitiligo. Here's how to make a ready-to-mix cleansing powder that aligns with Sinhala traditional skin therapies.

🧪 Ready-to-Mix Dry Herbal Powder for Vitiligo Cleansing Wash

This powder:

• Gently purifies and tones depigmented areas
  
  

• Supports repigmentation
  
  

• Can be mixed with warm water or herbal liquids just before use
  
  

🪻 Ingredients (for 2 weeks' use)

Ingredient (dried & powdered)

Amount

Properties

🌿 Neem leaf powder (Kohomba)

3 tbsp

Antibacterial, pigment-balancing

🌿 Gotukola powder (Centella)

3 tbsp

Skin regeneration, cooling

🌿 Katuwelbatu powder (Solanum x.)

2 tbsp

Detoxifies, supports immune modulation

🌼 Wild turmeric (Kasturi kaha)

1 tbsp

Anti-inflammatory, supports melanin

🌳 Lodhra bark powder (optional)

1 tbsp

Tightens, tones skin

💠 Sandalwood powder (optional)

1 tbsp

Cooling, skin-soothing

🧂 Optional Additions (For Customization)

• 🌺 Rose petal powder – if skin is dry or irritated
  
  

• 🍋 Dried lime peel powder – for light exfoliation and clarity
  
  

• 🧂 Pinch of rock salt – enhances absorption (not for sensitive skin)
  
  

🛠️ Preparation

1. Mix all powders in a dry glass or ceramic bowl.
   
   

2. Store in an airtight glass jar, away from sunlight and moisture.
   
   

3. Label and date your blend. Shelf life: up to 2 months.
   
   

💧 How to Use (Daily)

1. Take 1 tsp of the powder into a small bowl.
   
   

2. Mix with any of the following to form a thin paste:
   
   

   • 🌿 Warm water (basic)
     
     

   • 🌼 Aloe vera juice (soothing)
     
     

   • 🥛 Cow’s milk (balancing)
     
     

   • 🌸 Rose water (cooling)
     
     

3. Apply gently on vitiligo area and leave for 5–10 minutes.
   
   

4. Wash off gently with lukewarm water.
   
   

5. Air dry completely before applying Duhudu oil.
   
   

🧴 Morning Routine Summary

Step

Action

1️⃣

Clean skin with herbal powder wash

2️⃣

Pat dry and let it rest 5 mins

3️⃣

Apply Duhudu herbal oil

4️⃣

Mild morning sunlight exposure (5–10 min)

👧 A version adapted for children or sensitive skin?

Absolutely! Here's a 7-day vitiligo care plan specially adapted for children or individuals with sensitive skin. It's based on Sinhala traditional practices but gentler and safer for younger or delicate constitutions.

👧🧼 Gentle 7-Day Vitiligo Plan

For children (ages 3–12) or people with sensitive/reactive skin

This version avoids harsh herbs, uses milder oils, and ensures no internal use of Duhudu oil without professional supervision.

✅ Key Adaptations

Area

Adult Plan

Child/Sensitive Version

Oil

Duhudu oil + black cumin

Duhudu oil diluted in coconut or sesame oil (1:2 or 1:3)

Decoctions

Strong bitters (neem, etc.)

Mild digestive/immune herbs only (e.g., coriander, iramusu, ginger)

Cleansing

Herbal powder w/ turmeric

Very gentle wash — no turmeric, no lime

Diet

Detox-focused

Nourishing, balanced, no spicy/sour

Sunlight

Up to 10 mins

Max 5 mins soft morning light only

🧴 Daily Skin Oil for Children

Ingredients:

• 10 ml Duhudu oil (Celastrus paniculatus)
  
  

• 30 ml virgin coconut oil or cold-pressed sesame oil
  
  

• Optional: 2 drops gotukola extract or rosewater (for skin tone)
  
  

Usage:

• Apply gently once daily to affected white patches.
  
  

• Massage with fingertips using slow circular strokes for 3–5 minutes.
  
  

• Allow to absorb naturally — do not expose to direct sun after application (only mild morning light for 5 mins if skin tolerates).
  
  

🧼 Gentle Cleansing Wash (Dry Skin-Safe)

Ingredient

Notes

Dried gotukola

Skin regenerative

Dried iramusu leaves

Mildly cooling and soothing

Dried rose petals

Calming

Dried coriander seeds

Supports skin immunity

Blend all as powders and store in a jar. Use 1 tsp with warm water or cow’s milk to cleanse the area once daily.

🍵 Decoction Support (Optional, Mild Dose)

Offer once daily, 3–4 times per week only. Use 1 tsp herb mix per 1 cup water, boil to ½ cup.

Day

Decoction

Mon

Coriander + ginger

Wed

Polpala + gotukola

Fri

Iramusu + belimal

Sun

Warm coriander water (or skip)

🍚 Diet Recommendations for Children with Vitiligo

Include ✅

Avoid ❌

Old rice or red rice (well-cooked)

Yogurt, citrus fruits

Light coconut milk curries

Tomatoes, tamarind

Green gram (mung), dhal

Overheated spicy food

Gotukola, hathawariya, kiri anguna

Pickles, bakery items

Milk rice (kiribath), mung porridge

Artificial colors/flavors

🗓️ 7-Day Schedule (Child/Sensitive Version)

Time

Action

6:30 AM

Wake, wash affected skin with gentle herbal wash

7:00 AM

Apply diluted Duhudu oil

7:15 AM

Brief morning sun (5 mins max, if tolerated)

7:30 AM

Warm herbal tea/decoction or coriander water

8:00 AM

Light nourishing breakfast (e.g., rice porridge with coconut milk)

12:30 PM

Main meal: Red rice + malluma + mild curry

5:00 PM

Optional second wash or reapplication (if skin is dry)

7:00 PM

Light dinner: rice soup or mung gruel

8:30 PM

Sleep early; apply calming oil to feet if restless

🛏️ Bedtime Calming Oil (Optional)

• Coconut oil + 1 drop Duhudu + pinch of sandalwood or gotukola extract
  
  

• Apply to soles, temples, and spine (very gently)
  
  

⚠️ Safety Notes

• Always patch test the oil on inner arm before full application.
  
  

• Stop oil if redness, itching, or burning occurs.
  
  

• Use no essential oils (like cinnamon or clove) on kids' skin.
  
  

• No oral intake of Duhudu unless advised by a practitioner.
  
  

• If patches worsen or become red/inflamed, pause treatment and consult an Ayurvedic doctor.

🧴 A simple homemade recipe card for the child-safe Duhudu oil?

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Here’s your 🧴 Simple Homemade Recipe Card for a Child-Safe Duhudu Oil — adapted for vitiligo, sensitive skin, or gentle daily use.

🧴🌿 Child-Safe Duhudu Oil (for Skin Application)

A gentle, nourishing skin oil for vitiligo patches (ages 3–12 or sensitive skin)

✅ Purpose:

• Supports melanin production
  
  

• Improves local blood flow
  
  

• Soothes and calms vāta-pitta imbalance
  
  

• Safe for daily topical use (no internal use)
  
  

🪻 Ingredients:

Ingredient

Amount

Notes

🔸 Duhudu oil (Celastrus paniculatus)

10 ml

Stimulates nerves and circulation

🔸 Cold-pressed coconut oil

30 ml

Cooling, soothing base oil

🔸 Cold-pressed sesame oil (optional blend)

10 ml

Warming, balances vāta

🔸 Gotukola juice or extract (optional)

5 ml or few drops

Skin regenerative

🔸 Rosewater or sandalwood extract (optional, 2–3 drops)

—

For sensitive skin tone and scent

🔥 Instructions:

1. Warm oils gently:
   
   

   • Combine Duhudu oil + coconut oil (+ sesame oil if using) in a small steel or clay pot.
     
     

   • Warm on very low heat for about 5 minutes until slightly warm (do not boil).
     
     

2. Add botanicals (optional):
   
   

   • Stir in gotukola extract or rosewater when the oil cools slightly.
     
     

3. Cool and strain (if needed):
   
   

   • Strain through muslin if you added powdered herbs or infused leaves.
     
     

4. Store:
   
   

   • Pour into a dark glass bottle.
     
     

   • Label clearly: “Child-safe Duhudu Skin Oil – External Use Only”
     
     

   • Keep in a cool place away from sunlight.
     
     

🧴 How to Use:

• Apply once daily on clean, dry vitiligo patches.
  
  

• Use 3–5 drops, massage gently for 3–5 minutes.
  
  

• Optional: 5 minutes of soft morning sunlight after application.
  
  

• Can apply again in evening if skin is dry or flaky.
  
  

⚠️ Safety:

• Always do a patch test on the inner arm.
  
  

• Not for broken skin or use near eyes/mouth.
  
  

• For children under 3, dilute further: 1:4 ratio with coconut oil.
  
  

📋 Summary:

Category

Details

Shelf Life

1–2 months (refrigerate in hot weather)

Skin Type

Suitable for dry, sensitive, child skin

Usage Age

Safe for 3 years and above

Application

External only, once daily

Here is a 🍯 Gentle Brain-Boosting Herbal Syrup (Sinhala traditional style) — designed for young children (age 2.5+), especially those with speech delay, attention, or memory challenges, to complement the Duhudu massage oil treatment.

It’s made with safe, cooling, and nourishing herbs that support brain function, speech clarity, calmness, and digestion — all critical for holistic development.

🍯👶 Gentle Herbal Brain Syrup (Child-Friendly)

Daily tonic for speech & memory support

🌿 Key Benefits

• Supports brain tissue nourishment (medhya rasayana)
  
  

• Encourages clear speech, comprehension & memory
  
  

• Calms vāta (restlessness, hyperactivity, irregular sleep)
  
  

• Balances digestion, which is essential in traditional medicine for healthy mind-body connection
  
  

🧪 Ingredients (for ~7–10 days)

Ingredient

Amount

Notes

🟢 Gotukola (Centella asiatica)

2 tbsp (fresh paste or juice)

Brain tonic, memory support

🌱 Brahmi (Bacopa monnieri)

1 tsp (dried powder or fresh juice)

Calms & focuses the mind

🌿 Iramusu (Hemidesmus indicus)

1 tsp (root powder or decoction)

Blood purifier, cooling

🌼 Polpala (Aerva lanata)

1 tsp (optional)

Digestive support

🟠 Wild turmeric (Kasturi kaha)

¼ tsp

Enhances absorption & skin tone

🍯 Kithul treacle or bee’s honey

3–4 tbsp (to taste)

Natural base & preservative

💧 Water

2 cups

Decoction medium

🔥 Preparation Steps

1. Make a decoction:
   
   

   • Add all herbs (fresh or powdered) to 2 cups water.
     
     

   • Boil gently until reduced to about ¾ cup (low heat, 15–20 min).
     
     

   • Let cool slightly.
     
     

2. Strain the decoction through muslin cloth or fine sieve.
   
   

3. Mix in sweet base:
   
   

   • While still warm (not hot), add kithul treacle or honey and stir well.
     
     

4. Bottle and store:
   
   

   • Pour into a sterilized glass bottle.
     
     

   • Keep in refrigerator — lasts 7–10 days.
     
     

🍽️ Dosage & Use

Age

Dosage

Time

2.5–5 years

½ tsp once daily

Morning or post-breakfast

6–10 years

1 tsp once daily

With or after food

Teens

1 tsp 1–2x/day

Morning and evening (optional)

➡️ Give after food to prevent mild nausea.
➡️ Avoid during active fever, diarrhea, or cold.

⚠️ Safety Notes

• ❌ Do not mix with cow’s milk (only give with warm water or food).
  
  

• ❌ Not for children under 2 years.
  
  

• Always start with ½ the dose for 2 days, and observe response.
  
  

• Keep out of reach of younger siblings (sweet taste may attract them!).
  
  

🌿 Optional Variations:

• Add 1 tsp Ashwagandha powder (if recommended for underweight or weak child — age 5+ only).
  
  

• Add 1 drop of Duhudu oil only under expert supervision for children age 6+ with severe speech issues.
  
  

📋 Summary:

Feature

Details

Shelf Life

7–10 days in fridge

Sweetener

Kithul treacle (ideal), or raw bee’s honey

Frequency

1x daily (increase gradually if tolerated)

Complements

Duhudu oil massage + calming bedtime routine