Tilataila, Tila-taila: 16 definitions
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In Hinduism
Ayurveda (science of life)
Dietetics and Culinary Art (such as household cooking)
Tilataila (तिलतैल) refers to “sesame oil” and is mentioned as being beneficial (hita) to the body according to the 17th century Bhojanakutūhala (dravyaguṇāguṇa-kathana), and is commonly found in literature dealing with the topics of dietetics and culinary art, also known as Pākaśāstra or Pākakalā.—The dravyaguṇāguṇa section contains the discussions on different food articles and their dietetic effects according to the prominent Ayurvedic treatises. Here In the taila (oils) group Tilataila (sesame oil) is mentioned as beneficial to the body (hita).
Tilataila or “sesame oil” is mentioned in a list of remedies for indigestion.—A complete section in Bhojanakutūhala is devoted for the description of agents that cause indigestion [viz., kulattha (horse gram) or ciñca (tamarind)]. These agents consumed on a large scale can cause indigestion for certain people. The remedies [viz., tilataila (sesame oil)] for these types of indigestions are also explained therewith.
Kalpa (Formulas, Drug prescriptions and other Medicinal preparations)
Tilataila (तिलतैल) refers to the oil of Sesamum indicum, and is used in the Ayurvedic formulation known as Cyavanaprāśa: an Ayurvedic health product that helps in boosting immunity.—Cyavanaprāśa has been found to be effective as an immunity booster, vitalizer and a preventer of day to day infections and allergies such as common cold and cough etc. It is a classical Ayurvedic formulation comprising ingredients such as Tilataila. [...] Cyavanaprāśa can be consumed in all seasons as it contains weather friendly ingredients which nullify unpleasant effects due to extreme environmental and climatic conditions.
Toxicology (Study and Treatment of poison)
Tilataila (तिलतैल) refers to “sesame oil” and is the name of an ingredient included in a (snake) poison antidote recipe, according to the Kāśyapa Saṃhitā: an ancient Sanskrit text from the Pāñcarātra tradition dealing with both Tantra and Viṣacikitsā, which represents the Ayurvedic study on Toxicology (Viṣavidyā or Sarpavidyā).—Several formulations have been mentioned in the form of Pāna—drink or decoction (kaṣāya).—According to Kāśyapasaṃhitā (verse VIII.49), “A potion of sesame oil (tilataila) [tailaṃ tilānāṃ], meat, jaggery, milk and Arka mixed in equal measures along with the powdered root of Alarka tree is also mentioned as a quick reliever of both kinds of poison”.
Veterinary Medicine (The study and treatment of Animals)
Tilataila (तिलतैल) refers to “sesame seeds and oil” (used for anointing an elephants’ head), according to the 15th century Mātaṅgalīlā composed by Nīlakaṇṭha in 263 Sanskrit verses, dealing with elephantology in ancient India, focusing on the science of management and treatment of elephants.—[Cf. chapter 11, “On the keeping of elephants and their daily and seasonal regimen”]: “31. Excellent is the anointing of elephants on the head with a black powder of (blood of?) musk-rats, citraka (some plant), Physalis flexuosa, cotton, Croton polyandrum, Curcuma longa, and varā (some plant), mixed with sesame seeds and oil (tilataila-yukta)”.
Āyurveda (आयुर्वेद, ayurveda) is a branch of Indian science dealing with medicine, herbalism, taxology, anatomy, surgery, alchemy and related topics. Traditional practice of Āyurveda in ancient India dates back to at least the first millenium BC. Literature is commonly written in Sanskrit using various poetic metres.
Shyanika-shastra (the science of Hawking and Hunting)
Tilataila (तिलतैल) refers to “sessamum oil” (used in the treatment of hawks), according to the Śyainika-śāstra: a Sanskrit treatise dealing with the divisions and benefits of Hunting and Hawking, written by Rājā Rudradeva (or Candradeva) in possibly the 13th century.—Accordingly, [while discussing the treatment of hawks]: “In the former case (inflammations produced by bile), the powder of the bark of the moon plant mixed with sessamum oil (tilataila) is to be given with meat: this may also be plastered over the affected part. If it is the effect of the distemper of the phlegm, two muscles are to be pierced with a heated iron needle. [...]”.
Shyanika-shastra (श्यैनिकशास्त्र, śyainikaśāstra) deals with ancient Indian skill of hawking/falconry (one of the ways of hunting) which were laid down in a systematic manner in various Sanskrit treatises. It also explains the philosophy behind how the pleasures derived from sense-experience could lead the way to liberation.
Biology (plants and animals)
Tila-taila in India is the name of a plant defined with Sesamum indicum in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Capraria integerrima Miq. (among others).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Acta Agriculturae Universitatis Pekinensis (1988)
· Proceedings of the Indian Science Congress Association (1985)
· Proceedings of the Indian Science Congress Association (1981)
· Linnaea (1849)
· Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry (2004)
· Flora Reipublicae Popularis Sinicae (1990)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Tila-taila, for example diet and recipes, extract dosage, side effects, pregnancy safety, chemical composition, health benefits, have a look at these references.
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Languages of India and abroad
Sanskrit dictionary
Tilataila (तिलतैल).—sesamum-oil;
Derivable forms: tilatailam (तिलतैलम्).
Tilataila is a Sanskrit compound consisting of the terms tila and taila (तैल).
Tilataila (तिलतैल).—n.
(-laṃ) Sesamum oil. E. tila, and tailac aff.
Tilataila (तिलतैल).—n. oil prepared from sesamum, [Suśruta] 1, 80, 6.
Tilataila is a Sanskrit compound consisting of the terms tila and taila (तैल).
Tilataila (तिलतैल).—[neuter] sesamum-oil.
Tilataila (तिलतैल):—[=tila-taila] [from tila > til] n. ([Pāṇini 5-2, 29], [vArttika] 4, [Patañjali]) sesamum-oil, [Suśruta i;iv, 31, 2.]
Tilataila (तिलतैल):—[tila-taila] (laṃ) 1. n. Sesamum oil.
Tilataila (तिलतैल):—(tila + taila) m. Sesamöl [Pāṇini’s acht Bücher 5, 2, 29], Vārtt. [8.] [Vopadeva’s Grammatik 7, 78.] [Suśruta 1, 80, 6. 182, 8.] sarvebhyastviha tailebhyastilatailaṃ praśasyate [184, 9. 2, 174, 9.]
Tilataila (तिलतैल):—n. Sesamöl.
Tilataila (तिलतैल) in the Sanskrit language is related to the Prakrit word: Tilella.
Sanskrit, also spelled संस्कृतम् (saṃskṛtam), is an ancient language of India commonly seen as the grandmother of the Indo-European language family (even English!). Closely allied with Prakrit and Pali, Sanskrit is more exhaustive in both grammar and terms and has the most extensive collection of literature in the world, greatly surpassing its sister-languages Greek and Latin.
Kannada-English dictionary
Tilataila (ತಿಲತೈಲ):—[noun] = ತಿಲಜ [tilaja].
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Tiḷataiḷa (ತಿಳತೈಳ):—[noun] = ತಿಳಜ [tilaja].
Kannada is a Dravidian language (as opposed to the Indo-European language family) mainly spoken in the southwestern region of India.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches (+0): Tila, Taila.
Starts with (+0): Tilatailam, Tilatailayukta.
Full-text (+6): Tilatailam, Tilella, Tailac, Kitta, Pancavalkala, Rajatabhasma, Shuddhahingula, Agastyasvarasa, Svarnabhasma, Bhanupaka, Triphalakashaya, Lauhabhasma, Cinca, Tilatailayukta, Taila, Sthalipaka, Vangabhasma, Jaritavanga, Lohadarvi, Jaritanaga.
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Journal of Ayurveda and Integrated Medical Sciences
Clinical & Radiological Perspective of Snigdha & Ruksha principles in... < [Vol. 10 No. 2 (2025)]
A Comparative clinical evaluation of Sirodhara with Sukhosnajala, Tila Tailam... < [Vol. 3 No. 03 (2018)]
A randomized controlled clinical study of Marichadi Kwatha in the management... < [Vol. 9 No. 11 (2024)]
World Journal of Pharmaceutical Research
Study on ropana karma of snuhi sidda malahara. < [2017: Volume 6, December special issue 17]
A brief review on shweta malahara < [2018: Volume 7, October issue 17]
Compare saindhav and shatpushpa til taila basti in pakvashaygat vat. < [2017: Volume 6, April issue 4]
Journal of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine
Effect of Satapushpa Churnam with Tila Tailam in Oligomenorrhea. < [Volume 12 (issue 4), Oct-Dec 2021]
A case discussion on presbyacusis < [Volume 4 (issue 1), Jan-Mar 2013]
The chemical role of natural substances used in Lauha Bhasma preparation process < [Volume 13 (issue 1), Jan-Mar 2022]
Review on Nilibhringadi Taila: An Effective Keshya Medication < [Volume 9, Issue 6: November-December 2022]
Effect of Tila Taila Shirodhara in Anidra - A Case Series < [Volume 10, Suppl 4: July-August 2023]
Study on gunjataila and tilataila for darunaka management. < [Volume 3, issue 4: July- August 2016]
International Ayurvedic Medical Journal
Conceptual and clinical study of snigdha, guru and ushna guna in managing sandhigata vata with matra vasti < [2016, Issue IX September]
AN INTERVENTIONAL STUDY TO EVALUATE THE PHYSIOLOGICAL RESPONSE TO THE DIET SUPPLEMENT IN THE FORM OF TILA TAILA (SESAME OIL), MAASHA (Vigna mungo) AND HINGU (Ferula asafoetida) IN ARTAVAKSHA < [2017, Issue XI November,]
Pharmaceutico - physicochemical study of bilva tail < [2016, Issue IX September]
International Research Journal of Ayurveda and Yoga
Standardization of Gunja Taila < [Vol. 5 No. 7: Jul (2022)]
Nirgundi Oil: A Potential Therapeutic Agent For Managing Diabetic Wound. < [Vol. 4 No. 1: Jan (2021)]
To Explore The Mode Of Action Of Kshara Basti In Medoroga w.s.r. To Dyslipidemia < [Vol. 4 No. 7: Sep (2021)]