Badama Taila
Badama Taila is a classical Ayurvedic taila, a medicated oil, used both orally and externally. Its listed marker compounds include oleic acid, linoleic acid and alpha-tocopherol (vitamin E).
| Also known as | Badama Taila, BadamaTaila |
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Names and identification
| Language | Name |
|---|---|
| English | Badama Taila |
Ayurvedic pharmacology (Dravyaguna)
| Property | Value | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Rasa (Taste) | Madhura | Primary taste |
| Guna (Quality) | Guru, Snigdha | Physical quality |
| Virya (Potency) | Ushna | Heating/Cooling effect |
| Vipaka (Post-digestive) | Madhura | Post-digestive effect |
Which traditional uses are supported by research?
No published research is cited on this page. Classical formulations are researched largely in journals that PubMed does not index, so an absence here reflects the reach of the index rather than the state of the evidence.
Dosage forms and preparation
Dosage Forms: Taila (oil for external/internal use), Capsules (modern), Topical formulations (modern)
Standard Dosage: 5-10 mL orally once daily; externally as required.
Optimal Timing: Before bedtime (internal use) or after bath (external skin application)
Storage: Store in airtight amber glass bottles or food-grade tin containers in a cool, dark place. Refrigeration extends shelf life. Temperature not exceeding 25°C.
Marker Compounds: Oleic acid, Linoleic acid, Alpha-tocopherol (Vitamin E), Palmitic acid, Amygdalin (traces in sweet variety)
Vehicle (Anupana): Warm milk for internal use; can be mixed with essential oils for external use
Synergistic Combinations
- Shatavari Churna (with warm milk)
- Ashwagandha Churna
- Brahmi oil (for scalp)
- Rose water (topical blending)
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