Irimedadi Taila
Arimedādi Taila
Ayurvedic Formulary of India, Part I, 8:2 · from Aṣṭāṅgahṛdaya, Uttarasthāna, Adhyāya 22: 90 - 96
Irimedadi Taila (Arimedādi Taila) is a classical Ayurvedic medicated oil (Taila) recorded in the Ayurvedic Formulary of India, Part I (8:2), which takes it from Aṣṭāṅgahṛdaya, Uttarasthāna, Adhyāya 22: 90 - 96. It is made from 41 ingredients, the largest amounts being Karpūra, Water for decoction reduced to 12.288 l and Sevya (Uśīra). It should be taken only on the advice of a qualified Ayurvedic physician.
Please note: The ingredients, their proportions and the uses of a classical formulation can differ depending on the Samhita, Nighantu or formulary a manufacturer follows. This page follows the Ayurvedic Formulary of India, Part I, 8:2, which takes the formula from Aṣṭāṅgahṛdaya, Uttarasthāna, Adhyāya 22: 90 - 96. A product you buy may follow a different text, so always read its label, and ask a Vaidya before use.
| Dosage form | Taila — medicated oil |
|---|---|
| Formulary | Ayurvedic Formulary of India, Part I, 8:2 (e-book p. 366) |
| Classical source | Aṣṭāṅgahṛdaya, Uttarasthāna, Adhyāya 22: 90 - 96 |
| Ingredients | 41 |
| Supervision | On a physician's advice |
What is a Taila?
An oil base is cooked with a paste of herbs (kalka) and a liquid such as a decoction or milk until the water has evaporated, so that the properties of the herbs pass into the oil.
Ingredients of Irimedadi Taila
As listed in the Ayurvedic Formulary of India, Part I, 8:2. Plant-part codes follow the Formulary: Rt. root, Rz. rhizome, Fr. fruit, Lf. leaf, St. stem, St.Bk. stem bark, Ht.Wd. heartwood, Sd. seed, Pl. whole plant, P. pericarp, Exd. exudate.
| # | Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Khadira (Ht. Wd.) | 9.600 kg |
| 2 | Arimeda -valkala (St. Bk.) | 4.800 kg |
| 3 | Water for decoction reduced to 12.288 l | 49.152 l |
| 4 | Taila (Tila) (oil) | 3.072 kg |
| 5 | Sevya (Uśīra) (Rt.) | 12 g |
| 6 | Ambu (Hrīvera) (Rt.) | 12 g |
| 7 | Pattaṅga (Ht. Wd.) | 12 g |
| 8 | Gairika | 12 g |
| 9 | Śveta Candana (Ht. Wd.) | 12 g |
| 10 | Rakta Candana (Ht. Wd.) | 12 g |
| 11 | Lodhra (St. Bk.) | 12 g |
| 12 | Puṇḍrāhva (Prapauṇḍarīka) (Fl.) | 12 g |
| 13 | Yaṣṭyāhvā (Yaṣṭī) (Rt.) | 12 g |
| 14 | Lākṣā (Gl.) | 12 g |
| 15 | Rasāñjana (Dāruharidrā) (St. Ext.) | 12 g |
| 16 | Sauvīrāñjana | 12 g |
| 17 | Dhātakī (Fl.) | 12 g |
| 18 | Kaṭphala (St. Bk.) | 12 g |
| 19 | Haridra (Rz.) | 12 g |
| 20 | Dāruharidrā (St.) | 12 g |
| 21 | Harītakī (P.) | 12 g |
| 22 | Bibhītaka (P.) | 12 g |
| 23 | Āmalakī (P.) | 12 g |
| 24 | Tvak (St. Bk.) | 12 g |
| 25 | Elā (Sūkṣmailā) (Sd.) | 12 g |
| 26 | Patra (Tejapatra) (Lf.) | 12 g |
| 27 | Nāgakeśara (Stmn.) | 12 g |
| 28 | Joṅgaka (Agaru) (Ht. Wd.) | 12 g |
| 29 | Mustā (Rz.) | 12 g |
| 30 | Mañjiṣṭhā (Rt.) | 12 g |
| 31 | Nyagrodha - praroha (A.R.) | 12 g |
| 32 | Māṃsī (Jaṭāmāṃsī) (Rt./Rz.) | 12 g |
| 33 | Yavāsaka (Pl.) | 12 g |
| 34 | Padmaka (Ht. Wd.) | 12 g |
| 35 | Ailā (Elavāluka) (St. Bk.) | 12 g |
| 36 | Samaṅgā (Lajjālu) (Pl.) | 12 g |
| 37 | Jātīpatra (Jātīphala) (Ar.) | 12 g |
| 38 | Jātīphala (Sd.) | 12 g |
| 39 | Lavaṅga (Fl. Bd.) | 12 g |
| 40 | Kaṅkolikā (Kaṅkola) (Fr.) | 12 g |
| 41 | Karpūra (Sub. Ext.) | 192 g |
Preparation notes
1. The formula of this yoga is also used for preparation of Khadirādi vaṭi (Aṣṭaṅga H ṛdaya, Uttarasthāna 22/94) 2. Samaṅgā is a synonym of both Mañjiṣṭhā and Lajjālu. The Ayurvedic Pharmacopoeia Committee recommends that Lajjālu should be taken as Samaṅgā because of its Arśohara and Raktastambhaka properties. Karpūra is added to the final product as Pātra pāka. Usage Used externally for Kavalagraha, Nasya, and Śirodhāraṇa
From the Formulary. Classical medicines must be made by a licensed manufacturer; this is not a home recipe.
Indications listed in the Ayurvedic Formulary of India
These are the classical indications as the Formulary records them, with its English renderings, given for information. They are not a claim that Irimedadi Taila or any product prevents, treats or cures these conditions. Ask a Vaidya whether it suits you.
- Mukha Roga — Disease of mouth
- Danta Roga — Disease of tooth
Safety
- Use exactly as the label directs: some medicated oils are for massage, some for nasal use (nasya), and only some are taken by mouth.
- Tell your physician about every other medicine you take. Do not stop or change prescribed medication on your own.
If you have a medical emergency, call your local emergency number or go to a hospital.
Common questions about Irimedadi Taila
What is Irimedadi Taila?
Irimedadi Taila (Arimedādi Taila) is a classical Ayurvedic medicated oil (Taila) recorded in the Ayurvedic Formulary of India, Part I (8:2), which takes it from Aṣṭāṅgahṛdaya, Uttarasthāna, Adhyāya 22: 90 - 96. It is made from 41 ingredients, the largest amounts being Karpūra, Water for decoction reduced to 12.288 l and Sevya (Uśīra). It should be taken only on the advice of a qualified Ayurvedic physician.
What are the ingredients of Irimedadi Taila?
According to the Ayurvedic Formulary of India, Part I, 8:2, Irimedadi Taila contains 41 ingredients: Khadira 9.600 kg, Arimeda -valkala 4.800 kg, Water for decoction reduced to 12.288 l 49.152 l, Taila (oil) 3.072 kg, Sevya (Uśīra) 12 g, Ambu (Hrīvera) 12 g, Pattaṅga 12 g, Gairika 12 g, Śveta Candana 12 g, Rakta Candana 12 g, Lodhra 12 g, Puṇḍrāhva (Prapauṇḍarīka) 12 g, Yaṣṭyāhvā (Yaṣṭī) 12 g, Lākṣā 12 g, Rasāñjana (Dāruharidrā) 12 g, Sauvīrāñjana 12 g, Dhātakī 12 g, Kaṭphala 12 g, Haridra 12 g, Dāruharidrā 12 g, Harītakī 12 g, Bibhītaka 12 g, Āmalakī 12 g, Tvak 12 g, Elā (Sūkṣmailā) 12 g, Patra (Tejapatra) 12 g, Nāgakeśara 12 g, Joṅgaka 12 g, Mustā 12 g, Mañjiṣṭhā 12 g, Nyagrodha - praroha 12 g, Māṃsī (Jaṭāmāṃsī) (Rt./Rz.) 12 g, Yavāsaka 12 g, Padmaka 12 g, Ailā (Elavāluka) 12 g, Samaṅgā (Lajjālu) 12 g, Jātīpatra (Jātīphala) 12 g, Jātīphala 12 g, Lavaṅga 12 g, Kaṅkolikā (Kaṅkola) 12 g, Karpūra 192 g.
Which classical text is Irimedadi Taila from?
The Ayurvedic Formulary of India, Part I, 8:2 takes the formula of Irimedadi Taila from Aṣṭāṅgahṛdaya, Uttarasthāna, Adhyāya 22: 90 - 96.
Is Irimedadi Taila made the same way in every Ayurvedic text?
Not always. The ingredients, their proportions and the uses of a classical formulation can differ depending on the Samhita, Nighantu or formulary a manufacturer follows. This page follows the Ayurvedic Formulary of India, Part I, 8:2. Always read the label of the product you use.
Does Prachyam Ayurveda sell Irimedadi Taila?
Yes. Prachyam Ayurveda sells Irimedadi Tel. Check the label for the exact formula and dose of the pack you buy.
References
- The Ayurvedic Formulary of India, Part I — monograph 8:2, ARIMEDāDI TAILA, e-book p. 366. Ministry of AYUSH, Government of India.
- Aṣṭāṅgahṛdaya, Uttarasthāna, Adhyāya 22: 90 - 96
