Bhringamalaka Thailam or Bhringamalaka Thaila is also known as Cheriya Bhringamalakadi Thailam. It is an ayurvedic medicinal oil used in treating hair fall, improving the tone, increases eyesight, deafness and tightens the grip on the loose tooth.

Ingredients of Bhringamalaka Thailam

Sneha Dravya (Oil Substance)

1. Thila Taila (Oil of Sesamum indicum) – 1 prastha (768 ml)

Kalka Dravya (Material for paste)

1. Yashtimadhu (Glycyrrhiza glabra) – 1 pala (48gms)

Drava Dravya (Liquid material)

1. Bhringaraja Swarasa  (Eclipta prostrata) – 1 prastha (768 ml)
2. Amalaki Swarasa (Emblica officinalis) – 1 prastha (768 ml)
3. Ksheera (Cows Milk) – 4 prastha (3.72 lits)

Preparation of Bhringamalaka Thailam

All the ingredients are taken with specified quantity and mixed together in a vessel. Then this mixture is heated till the watery contents get evaporated. It is prepared using oil preparation method as explained in texts.

Indications of Bhringamalaka Thailam

1. Palityahara (prevents hair fall)
2. Swarya (increases the tone)
3. Chakshushya (increases eyesight)
4. Badhiryahara (helps in overcoming deafness
5. Chaladanta (tightens the grip on the loose tooth)
6. Upachita peenoraska (Aged persons will be nourished within one month)

Mode of use:

It is used as external application.

Reference :

1. Sahasrayoga