Kolakulathadi Choornam is an Ayurvedic medicine in herbal powder form used for external application. It is quite commonly used in Ayurvedic procedure called Udvartana (powder massage). 
Kolakulathadi churnam ingredients:
Kola (Zizyphus jujube Lam.),
Kulattha – Horse gram (Dolichos biflorus Linn.),
Suradaru – Devadaru – (Cedrus deodara),
Rasna (Vanda roxburghi / Pluchea lanceolata),
Masha – Black gram (Phaseolus radiatus L.),
Atasi (Linum usitatissimum Linn.)
Kushta – Saussurea lappa
Vacha – Acorus calamus
Shatahva – Indian Dill – Anethum sowa
Yava – Barley – Hordeum vulgare
Tailaphala – castor fruit (Eranda)
Usage of Kolakulathadi Choornam:
It is used for dry powder massage (Udvartana) to reduce fat.
It is soured by vinegar and warmed up to make an ointment, used to balance Vata – to relieve pain and inflammation, in cases of paralysis, facial paralysis, rheumatoid arthritis, Joint Pains, Back Ache, shoulder pains, sciatica, lumbago, muscular sprain and inflammation etc.
How to use Kolakulathadi churna with Mahanarayana oil:
Apply Mahanarayana oil. Then put 1 – 2 teaspoon of this oil to 1-2 teaspoon of this churna. Wrap in a cloth, make a pack. Heat on pan slightly apply over painful areas. Do this once a day for 3 weeks.
How long to use:
Usually Udvartana treatment (powder massage) is done as part of anti obesity treatment program, for a period of 7 – 10 days, depending upon the nature of the program.
As an ointment, it can be used for a very long period of time.
Kolakulathadi powder side effects:
This medicine is used for external application only.
There are no known side effects / allergic reactions noted with this product on external application.
It can be used in children and lactating mothers.
It is best avoided during pregnancy.
Store in a cool dry place, avoiding direct sunlight.