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Vagai wood padi karlai offering medium weight of ~1 kg each. Vagai's natural hardness provides superior durability and resistance for superior strength endurance training. Padi Karlai is also ideal for training movements of all the small Ayudhs such as Pichua, Katar, Maan-Kambu etc. Vagai is also known as Siris or East Indian Walnut. The wood / bark of the Vagai is well regarded in Ayurveda and regular usage of Vagai Karlakattai helps us get some of those benefits too. Key Ayurvedic Benefits of Vagai Wood Neutralises Toxins: Renowned as one of the best anti-poisonous herbs, it is traditionally used to treat various types of poisons and animal bites. Respiratory Support: It acts as a Swasahara, helping to clear airways and manage conditions like asthma, bronchitis, and allergic rhinitis. Skin Health: The bark and wood possess natural cleansing properties that help manage skin disorders like eczema, psoriasis, and herpes while improving overall complexion. Anti-Inflammatory Action: It is frequently used in traditional remedies for Moottu vadham (rheumatoid arthritis) and joint pain to reduce swelling and discomfort. Digestive & Metabolic Aid: Vagai bark and heartwood support digestive health by soothing upset stomachs and improving metabolism. Some studies also suggest it helps in managing blood sugar levels. Oral Hygiene: Decoctions made from the bark are used for gargling to treat dental decay and gum infections. Wooden Tumblers: Similar to Vijaysar, water stored overnight in Vagai wood tumblers is consumed to manage diabetes and obesity. The wood we use is old, dried and won't loose weight or develop further checking. There may be some minor checks at places that will certainly not affect the practice and won't compromise with the longevity. It is normal for natural wood to have such artifacts, we make sure that you have great experience using it.
Apply a mix of neem and castor oil every 15 days for initial six months and every two months after that. For cold places mustard oil is also good. You may add few drops of natural essential oils.