Prasarini Taila
Prasāriṇī Taila
Ayurvedic Formulary of India, Part I, 8:32 · from Śārṅgadharasaṃhitā, Madhyamakhaṇḍa, Adhyāya 9: 119-123 1/2
Prasarini Taila (Prasāriṇī Taila) is a classical Ayurvedic medicated oil (Taila) recorded in the Ayurvedic Formulary of India, Part I (8:32), which takes it from Śārṅgadharasaṃhitā, Madhyamakhaṇḍa, Adhyāya 9: 119-123 1/2. It is made from 15 ingredients, the largest amounts being Madhuka (Yaṣṭī), Pippalī mūla and Citraka. 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, 8:32, which takes the formula from Śārṅgadharasaṃhitā, Madhyamakhaṇḍa, Adhyāya 9: 119-123 1/2. 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, 8:32 (e-book p. 411) |
| Classical source | Śārṅgadharasaṃhitā, Madhyamakhaṇḍa, Adhyāya 9: 119-123 1/2 |
| Ingredients | 15 |
| 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 Prasarini Taila
As listed in the Ayurvedic Formulary of India, Part I, 8:32. 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 | Prasārīṇī (Pl.) reduced to 3.072 l. | 4.800 kg |
| 2 | Taila (Tila) (Ol.) | 3.072 kg |
| 3 | Dadhi (godadhi) | 3.072 kg |
| 4 | Madhuka (Yaṣṭī) (Rt.) | 32 g |
| 5 | Pippalī mūla (Rt.) | 32 g |
| 6 | Citraka (Rt.) | 32 g |
| 7 | Saindhava lavaṇa | 32 g |
| 8 | Vacā (Rz.) | 32 g |
| 9 | Prasārīṇī (Pl.) | 32 g |
| 10 | Devadāru (Ht.Wd.) | 32 g |
| 11 | Rasnā (Rt./Lf.) | 32 g |
| 12 | Gajapippalī (Fr.) | 32 g |
| 13 | Bhallāta (Bhallātaka) śuddha (Fr.) | 32 g |
| 14 | Śatapuṣpā (Śatāhvā) (Fr.) | 32 g |
| 15 | Māṃsī (Jaṭāmāṃsī) (Rz.) | 32 g |
Preparation notes
Usage: Used externally for Abhyaṅga.
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 Prasarini Taila or any product prevents, treats or cures these conditions. Ask a Vaidya whether it suits you.
- Hanustambha — Lock jaw
- Kaṭistambha — Restricted movement of the lumbo-sacral region
- Gṛdhrasī — Sciatica
- Khañja — Limping
- Kaubja — Hump/Kyphosis
- Paṅgutva — Paraplegia
- Vāta Śleṣma Roga — Disease due to Vāta and Kapha doṣa
- Ardita — Facial palsy
- Pṛṣṭha Stambha — Stiffness of the Lower back
- Śirogrīvā Stambha — Stiffness in head and neck
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 Prasarini Taila
What is Prasarini Taila?
Prasarini Taila (Prasāriṇī Taila) is a classical Ayurvedic medicated oil (Taila) recorded in the Ayurvedic Formulary of India, Part I (8:32), which takes it from Śārṅgadharasaṃhitā, Madhyamakhaṇḍa, Adhyāya 9: 119-123 1/2. It is made from 15 ingredients, the largest amounts being Madhuka (Yaṣṭī), Pippalī mūla and Citraka. It should be taken only on the advice of a qualified Ayurvedic physician.
What are the ingredients of Prasarini Taila?
According to the Ayurvedic Formulary of India, Part I, 8:32, Prasarini Taila contains 15 ingredients: Prasārīṇī reduced to 3.072 l. 4.800 kg, Taila 3.072 kg, Dadhi (godadhi) 3.072 kg, Madhuka (Yaṣṭī) 32 g, Pippalī mūla 32 g, Citraka 32 g, Saindhava lavaṇa 32 g, Vacā 32 g, Prasārīṇī 32 g, Devadāru 32 g, Rasnā (Rt./Lf.) 32 g, Gajapippalī 32 g, Bhallāta (Bhallātaka) śuddha 32 g, Śatapuṣpā (Śatāhvā) 32 g, Māṃsī (Jaṭāmāṃsī) 32 g.
Which classical text is Prasarini Taila from?
The Ayurvedic Formulary of India, Part I, 8:32 takes the formula of Prasarini Taila from Śārṅgadharasaṃhitā, Madhyamakhaṇḍa, Adhyāya 9: 119-123 1/2.
Is Prasarini 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, 8:32. Always read the label of the product you use.
Does Prachyam Ayurveda sell Prasarini Taila?
Yes. Prachyam Ayurveda sells Prasarni Tel. Check the label for the exact formula and dose of the pack you buy.
References
- The Ayurvedic Formulary of India, Part I — monograph 8:32, PRASāRIṇī TAILA, e-book p. 411. Ministry of AYUSH, Government of India.
- Śārṅgadharasaṃhitā, Madhyamakhaṇḍa, Adhyāya 9: 119-123 1/2
