Keyword | Taila Varga |
Type | B.P. |
Reference | C.Su.13/10 |
Literary Meaning | Group of oils |
Implied Meaning | This is a group of different oils extracted from seeds. This is a group of substances, mainly herbs, which yield oil from their seeds. These oils collectively constitute the Taila Varga |
Elaboration | Taila Varga is a group of different oils extracted from vegetable seeds. It is considered as a part of liquid material ( Drava Dravya ) explained by Ayurveda . Thus, oils have Sthaavara Yoni of Sneha ( belonging to the plant kingdom ) e. g. Tila ( Sesamum indicum Linn .), Sarshapa ( Brassica campestris var. sarson Prain ), Kusumbha ( Carthamus tinctorius Linn .) etc. Amongst all these oils, Tila ( Sesame ) oil is the best as it provides strength and oleation. |
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