Amrutadi Thailam

Amrutadi Thailam or Amrutadi Thaila is an ayurvedic oil preparation. It is used in treating diseases of the head and pitta predominant diseases.

Ingredients of Amrutadi Thailam:

Sneha Dravya (Oil material)

1. Thila Thaila (sesame oil) – 1 prastha

Drava Dravya (Liquid material)

1. Guduchi/Amruta kwatha – 1 prastha

Kalka dravya (materials for making paste)

1. Chandana (Santalum album) – 1/2 pala (24gms)
2. Sariva (Hemidesmus indicus) – 1/2 pala (24gms)
3. Ushira (Vetiveria zizanioides) – 1/2 pala (24gms)
4. Kushta (Saussurea lappa) – 1/2 pala (24gms)
5. Abda/Mushta (Cyperus rotundus) – 1/2 pala (24gms)
6. Dhatri/Amalaki (Emblica officinalis) – 1/2 pala (24gms)
7. Utpala (Nymphaea alba) – 1/2 pala (24gms)
8. Taskara/Kacchora (Hedychium spicatum) – 1/2 pala (24gms)

Amrutadi Thailam preparation:

First, the decoction of Amruta is prepared. Then all the other ingredients are mixed together to prepare thaila.

Indications of Amrutadi Thailam:

1. Vatarakta – Gouty Arthritis, Joint pains
2. Shiro Gada – Pittpredominantnt Headaches
3. Raktapitta – Bleeding disorders

Mode of use :

1. Amrutadi Thailam is used as external application.

Reference:

1. Sahasra yoga thaila Prakarana