# Karpasasthyadi Thailam

> Karpasasthyadi Thailam is a classical Ayurvedic taila, a medicated oil. Internal: 5-10 mL with warm milk as directed, as per Sahasrayogam Bioavailability: Identical to Karpas-Asthyadi-Thailam. Oil-based transdermal delivery with enhanced penetration from milk-processed phospholipids.

## Names and identification

| Language | Name |
|----------|------|
| English | [Karpasasthyadi Thailam](/formulation/karpasasthyadi-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 |

## What is it made of?

### Mineral/Elemental Profile

- **Primary component:** Mineral-derived preparation
- **Note:** Composition varies by specific preparation method

**Analytical Methods:** XRD, ICP-OES, SEM-EDS

## Dosage forms and preparation

**Dosage Forms:** Thailam (medicated oil for external use), Internal use variant, Capsules (modern)

**Standard Dosage:** External: sufficient for Abhyanga/local massage. Internal: 5-10 mL with warm milk as directed, as per Sahasrayogam

**Bioavailability:** Identical to [Karpas-Asthyadi-Thailam](/formulation/karpas-asthyadi-thailam/). Oil-based transdermal delivery with enhanced penetration from milk-processed [phospholipids](/glossary/compounds-o-q/#phospholipids).

**Optimal Timing:** External: morning Abhyanga or as part of Panchakarma. Internal: before meals or at bedtime.

**Shelf Life:** 3 years from date of manufacture as per ASU guidelines for Taila

**Storage:** Store in amber glass or HDPE bottles in a cool, dry place. Temperature not exceeding 25°C.

**Marker Compounds:** [Gossypol](/glossary/compounds-g-l/#gossypol) (safety monitoring), Withanolide A (from [Ashwagandha](/herb/ashwagandha/)), [Ephedrine](/glossary/compounds-d-g/#ephedrine) (from [Bala](/herb/bala/)), Beta-[sitosterol](/glossary/compounds-q-t/#sitosterol), [Sesamin](/glossary/compounds-q-t/#sesamin)

**Quality Parameters:** Same as [Karpas-Asthyadi-Thailam](/formulation/karpas-asthyadi-thailam/). Acid value, peroxide value, saponification value, gossypol safety testing, withanolide markers, HPTLC fingerprint, microbial limits, heavy metals

**Vehicle (Anupana):** External: warm oil. Internal: warm milk.

### Synergistic Combinations

- [Dhanwantaram Thailam](/formulation/dhanwantaram-thailam/)
- [Kshirabala Thailam](/formulation/kshirabala-thailam/)
- [Bala](/herb/bala/) Taila
- [Dashamularishta](/formulation/dashamularishta/)

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## Sources

- Amidha Ayurveda Herb Database (700+ herbs, CC-BY-4.0)
- Ayurvedic Pharmacopoeia of India

Published by Age Ayurveda in the Nighantu. Educational reference only, not medical advice.
Incorporates material from the Amidha Ayurveda Herb Database under CC BY 4.0.