Karanja Taila
Karanja Taila is a classical Ayurvedic taila, a medicated oil. Oil base ensures sustained contact with skin. Penetrates stratum corneum effectively.
| Also known as | Karanja Taila, KaranjaTaila |
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Names and identification
| Language | Name |
|---|---|
| English | Karanja Taila |
Ayurvedic pharmacology (Dravyaguna)
| Property | Value | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Rasa (Taste) | Tikta, Katu | Primary taste |
| Guna (Quality) | Tikshna | Physical quality |
| Virya (Potency) | Ushna | Heating/Cooling effect |
| Vipaka (Post-digestive) | Katu | 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 (medicated oil for external use), Ointment (modern), Cream (modern)
Standard Dosage: External application on affected skin, 1-2 times daily.
Optimal Timing: After bathing or at bedtime for Kushtha (skin diseases), Dadru (ringworm), and Krimi (parasitic infections)
Storage: Store in amber glass bottles in a cool, dark place. Temperature not exceeding 25°C. Protect from light, karanjin is photosensitive.
Marker Compounds: Karanjin, Pongamol, Pongapin, Pongaglabol, Furanoflavonoids
Vehicle (Anupana): Not applicable, external use only. Apply thin layer and massage gently.
Synergistic Combinations
Reviewed by Dr. Awadesh Pratap Singh, BAMS, on 11 October 2026. What that review covered.
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