Bhallataka Taila
Bhallataka Taila is a classical Ayurvedic taila, a medicated oil. Shodhana reduces vesicant urushiol while retaining therapeutic semecarpol. Transdermal absorption is rapid due to phenolic lipophilicity.
| Also known as | Bhallataka Taila, BhallatakaTaila |
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The evidence at a glance
2papers on this site for this drug, published 2025 to 2025, every one with a DOI.
- 2Laboratory and animal studies
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Names and identification
| Language | Name |
|---|---|
| English | Bhallataka Taila |
Ayurvedic pharmacology (Dravyaguna)
| Property | Value | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Rasa (Taste) | Katu, Tikta | Primary taste |
| Guna (Quality) | Snigdha, Tikshna | Physical quality |
| Virya (Potency) | Ushna | Heating/Cooling effect |
| Vipaka (Post-digestive) | Madhura | Post-digestive effect |
Dosage forms and preparation
Dosage Forms: Taila (medicated oil), Capsules (modern, with purified extract)
Standard Dosage: Externally as directed; internally only under strict medical supervision, 1-3 drops in milk, as per classical texts
Optimal Timing: As directed by qualified Vaidya, not for self-medication
Storage: Store in amber glass bottles in a cool, dry place. Handle with gloves, residual irritant potential. Clearly labeled with caution warnings. Temperature not exceeding 25°C.
Marker Compounds: Semecarpol, Bhilawanol, Anacardic acid, Biflavonoids (amentoflavone, tetrahydroamentoflavone)
Vehicle (Anupana): Warm milk (essential to buffer irritant potential for internal use)
Synergistic Combinations
- Triphala Guggulu
- Kanchanara Guggulu
- Vidanga Churna
- Haridra Churna
Published research
Literature indexed in PubMed that concerns this subject, grouped by study type. A paper appearing here is a record of what has been published, not evidence that the subject works, and laboratory or animal results do not transfer to people. Study titles link to PubMed so you can read the source rather than take our word.
Laboratory and animal studies2
- 2025. Proteomic analysis reveals anticancer mechanisms of Bhallataka taila in inhibiting lung cancer progression and metastasisMolecular omics. PMID 39744844 · doi:10.1039/d4mo00156g
- 2025. Uncovering the anticancer effects of Bhallataka Taila in lung cancer: A metabolomic and network pharmacology approachBioImpacts : BI. PMID 40584908 · doi:10.34172/bi.30568
Reviewed by Dr. Awadesh Pratap Singh, BAMS, on 11 October 2026. What that review covered.
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