Irimedadi Taila
Irimedadi Taila is a classical Ayurvedic taila, a medicated oil. The Ayurvedic Formulary of India (Part I, entry 8:2) lists 41 ingredients, beginning with Khadira, Arimeda-valkala, Taila and Sevya.
| Also known as | Irimedadi Taila, IrimedadiTaila |
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Composition
As given in the Ayurvedic Formulary of India, Part I, entry 8:2 (ARIMEDADI TAILA), which cites Astangahrdaya, Uttarasthana, Adhyaya 22; 90-93%, 95-96. Names, parts and quantities are transcribed as printed and checked row by row against the book. Manufacturers' versions of a classical formulation can differ from the formulary.
| # | Ingredient | Part | Quantity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Khadira | heart wood | 9.600 kg. |
| 2 | Arimeda-valkala * | stem bark | 4.800 kg. |
| 3 | Water for decoction * | 49.152 l. | |
| reduced to | 12.288 l. | ||
| 4 | Taila (tila) * | oil | 3.072 kg. |
| 5 | Sevya | root | 12 g. |
| 6 | Ambu (hrivera) * | root | 12 g. |
| 7 | Pattanga * | heart wood | 12 g. |
| 8 | Gairika * | 12 g. | |
| 9 | Sveta candana | heart wood | 12 g. |
| 10 | Rakta candana * | illegible | 12 g. |
| 11 | Lodhra * | stem bark | 12 g. |
| 12 | Pundrahva * | flower | 12 g. |
| 13 | Yastyahva (yasti) * | root | 12 g. |
| 14 | Laksa * | gall | 12 g. |
| 15 | Rasanjana (daruharidra) | St. Ext. | 12 g. |
| 16 | Sauviranjana * | 12 g. | |
| 17 | Dhataki | flower | 12 g. |
| 18 | Katphala | stem bark | 12 g. |
| 19 | Haridra | rhizome | 12 g. |
| 20 | Daru haridra | stem | 12 g. |
| 21 | Haritaki | pericarp | 12 g. |
| 22 | Bibhitaka | illegible | 12 g. |
| 23 | Amalaki * | illegible | 12 g. |
| 24 | Tvak | stem bark | 12 g. |
| 25 | Ela (suksmaila) * | seed | 12 g. |
| 26 | Patra (tejapatra) * | leaf | 12 g. |
| 27 | Nagakesara | stamens | 12 g. |
| 28 | Jongaka (agaru) * | heart wood | 12 g. |
| 29 | Musta | rhizome | 12 g. |
| 30 | Manjistha * | root | 12 g. |
| 31 | Nyagrodha-praroha | A.R. | 12 g. |
| 32 | Mamsi (jatamamsi) * | Rz./Rt. | 12 g. |
| 33 | Yavasaka | illegible | 12 g. |
| 34 | Padmaka | heart wood | 12 g. |
| 35 | Aila (elavaluka) * | illegible | 12 g. |
| 36 | Samanga (lajjalu) | illegible | 12 g. |
| 37 | Jatipatra (jatiphala) * | Ar. | 48 g. |
| 38 | Jatiphala | seed | 48 g. |
| 39 | Lavanga | flower bud | 48 g. |
| 40 | Kankolika (kankola) * | fruit | 48 g. |
| 41 | Karpura * | Sub. Ext. | 192 g. |
Cells marked illegible are damaged in the source scan. The ingredient name is shown where it was readable, and nothing is inferred to fill a gap.
* The scanned text was damaged at this row and the name was read from the entry's own Sanskrit verse.
The evidence at a glance
2papers on this site for this drug, published 2014 to 2018, every one with a DOI.
- 2Laboratory and animal studies
A count is not a conclusion and a tier is a study design, not a verdict. Everything listed here is laboratory or animal work, which does not show an effect in people.true See the research index for how papers are tiered.
Names and identification
| Language | Name |
|---|---|
| English | Irimedadi Taila |
Ayurvedic pharmacology (Dravyaguna)
| Property | Value | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Rasa (Taste) | Kashaya, Tikta | Primary taste |
| Guna (Quality) | Snigdha | Physical quality |
| Virya (Potency) | Ushna | Heating/Cooling effect |
| Vipaka (Post-digestive) | Katu | Post-digestive effect |
Dosage forms and preparation
Dosage Forms: Taila (medicated oil for oral/dental use), Mouthwash (modern), Oral gel (modern)
Standard Dosage: For Gandusha/Kavala (oil pulling): 15-20 mL held in mouth for 5-15 minutes, then spat out. For local application: apply to gums with finger or cotton.
Optimal Timing: Morning on empty stomach for Gandusha (oil pulling). Local application after meals for gum conditions.
Storage: Store in amber glass bottles in a cool, dry place. Temperature not exceeding 25°C. Oral-grade preparation requires enhanced cleanliness standards.
Marker Compounds: Catechin, Epicatechin (from Khadira), Sesamin (from sesame oil), Gallic acid
Vehicle (Anupana): Not applicable, used for Gandusha (oil pulling) or local gum application. Do not swallow.
Synergistic Combinations
- Khadiradi Vati
- Dashana Samskara Churna
- Triphala Kwath (gargling)
- Yashtimadhu 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
- 2014. Comparison of semilunar coronally repositioned flap with gingival massaging using an Ayurvedic product (irimedadi taila) in the treatment of class-I gingival recession: A clinical studyWorld journal of clinical cases. PMID 25325064 · doi:10.12998/wjcc.v2.i10.534
- 2018. Evaluation of Irimedadi Taila as an adjunctive in treating plaque-induced gingivitisJournal of Ayurveda and integrative medicine. PMID 29031949 · doi:10.1016/j.jaim.2017.06.006
Reviewed by Dr. Awadesh Pratap Singh, BAMS, on 11 October 2026. What that review covered.
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