Eranda Taila
Eranda Taila is a classical Ayurvedic taila, a medicated oil.
| Also known as | Eranda Taila, ErandaTaila |
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The evidence at a glance
1paper on this site for this drug, every one with a DOI.
- 1Other clinical studies and reviews
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Names and identification
| Language | Name |
|---|---|
| English | Eranda Taila |
Ayurvedic pharmacology (Dravyaguna)
| Property | Value | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Rasa (Taste) | Madhura, Katu | Primary taste |
| Guna (Quality) | Guru, Snigdha | Physical quality |
| Virya (Potency) | Ushna | Heating/Cooling effect |
| Vipaka (Post-digestive) | Madhura | Post-digestive effect |
Dosage forms and preparation
Dosage Forms: Taila (castor oil), Capsules (modern), Topical preparations
Standard Dosage: 5-15 mL at bedtime with warm water or milk for purgation; 2-5 mL for regular use.
Optimal Timing: At bedtime for mild purgation (effect in 4-6 hours). For Virechana Karma: morning on empty stomach as per Panchakarma protocol.
Storage: Store in airtight amber glass or HDPE bottles in a cool, dry place. Temperature not exceeding 25°C. Highly viscous, handling considerations in cold weather.
Marker Compounds: Ricinoleic acid, Oleic acid, Linoleic acid, Stearic acid
Vehicle (Anupana): Warm milk or warm water at bedtime for purgative use; Triphala kwath for Virechana therapy
Synergistic Combinations
- Gandharvahastadi Kashayam
- Triphala Churna
- Haritaki Churna
- Senna (as co-laxative)
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.
Other clinical studies and reviews1
- 2023. Effect of Matra Basti of Eranda Taila in non-progress of labor and neonatal outcome by umbilical cord blood study - A case reportJournal of Ayurveda and integrative medicine. PMID 37651756 · doi:10.1016/j.jaim.2023.100780
Reviewed by Dr. Awadesh Pratap Singh, BAMS, on 11 October 2026. What that review covered.
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