Karpas Asthyadi Thailam
Karpas Asthyadi Thailam is a classical Ayurvedic taila, a medicated oil. The Ayurvedic Formulary of India (Part I, entry 8:6) lists 18 ingredients, beginning with Karpasasthi, Bala, Masa and Kulattha.
| Also known as | Karpas Asthyadi Thailam, KarpasAsthyadiThailam |
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Composition
As given in the Ayurvedic Formulary of India, Part I, entry 8:6 (KARPASASTHYADI TAILA), which cites Sahasrayoga, Tailaprakarana, 11.. 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 | Karpasasthi (karpasa) * | endosperm | 768 g. |
| 2 | Bala | root | 768 g. |
| 3 | Masa | seed | 768 g. |
| 4 | Kulattha | seed | 768 g. |
| 5 | Water for decoction | 12.288 l. reduced to [illegible] | |
| 6 | Devadaru | heart wood | 16 g. |
| 7 | Bala | root | 16 g. |
| 8 | Rasna | Rt./Lf. | 16 g. |
| 9 | Kustha | root | 16 g. |
| 10 | Sarsapa | seed | 16 g. |
| 11 | Nagara (sunthi) * | rhizome | 16 g. |
| 12 | Satahva | fruit | 16 g. |
| 13 | Pippalimula | root | 16 g. |
| 14 | Cavya | stem | 16 g. |
| 15 | Sigru | stem bark | 16 g. |
| 16 | Punarnava (rakta punarnava) | root | 16 g. |
| 17 | Taila (tila) | oil | 768 g. |
| 18 | Aja ksira | 768 ml. |
* The scanned text was damaged at this row and the name was read from the entry's own Sanskrit verse.
The Formulary gives the dose as 12 g, with anupana, the vehicle it is taken with, of warm water, milk. This is what the Formulary records for the classical preparation. It is not a dose for any product, and not advice to take anything.
This entry and karpasasthyadi thailam describe the same drug, , under different names. Both pages are kept because both names are in use, and each is cited as itself.
Names and identification
| Language | Name |
|---|---|
| English | Karpas-Asthyadi Thailam |
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: Thailam (medicated oil for external use), Capsules (modern, for internal variant)
Standard Dosage: External: sufficient quantity for local application/massage. Internal (where applicable): 5-10 mL as directed. The Ayurvedic Formulary of India, Part I, entry 8:6 states a dose of 12 g; that is a different unit from the figure above and the two cannot be compared without knowing the preparation’s density. The formulary’s anupana: warm water, milk. The formulary attributes this formula to Sahasrayoga, Tailaprakarana, 11.
Optimal Timing: External: morning before bath or evening. For joint/bone conditions.
Storage: Store in amber glass or HDPE bottles in a cool, dry place. Temperature not exceeding 25°C. Protect from light.
Marker Compounds: Gossypol (monitored for safety), Beta-sitosterol, Sesamin, Sesamolin
Vehicle (Anupana): For external use: warm oil for massage. For internal: warm water or milk, per the formulary’s anupana.
Synergistic Combinations
- Dhanwantaram Thailam
- Bala Taila
- Dashamularishta (internal)
Reviewed by Dr. Awadesh Pratap Singh, BAMS, on 11 October 2026. What that review covered.
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