AbstractBACKGROUND:Ayurvedic medicated oils, utilized for various therapeutic purposes, are gaining popularity in the global cosmetics market for skincare and haircare. Among these, Bhringamalaki Taila (BT) is exceptional for its efficacy in treating hair ailments. The study aims to optimize the pharmaceutical process of BT and establish its physicochemical parameters to ensure quality and efficacy as well as to contribute novel insights into the unexplored areas within current research.METHODS:Botanicals, viz., Amla (Phyllanthus emblica L.), Bhringaraja [Eclipta prostrata (L.) L.], Yashtimadhu (Glycyrrhiza glabra L.), and Tila Taila (sesame oil) were authenticated. The BT was prepared through the following substeps: preparation of Bhringaraja Kwatha, Amla Swarasa, and Yashtimadhu Kalka, followed by Sneha Paka, a process that infuses active components into sesame oil via heating. The quality of BT was assessed through standardized physicochemical tests, i.e., specific gravity, refractive index, peroxide value, acid value, saponification value, unsaponifiable matter, rancidity test, and Ultraviolet–visible spectrophotometry.RESULTS:The preparation yielded 3.29 kg of BT from 3 kg of sesame oil. The organoleptic evaluation showed the characteristic properties of BT. The values of specific gravity, refractive index, peroxide value, acid value, saponification value, and unsaponifiable matter from physicochemical analysis were 0.9214%, 1.4753%, 2.8%, 4.6%, 188.62%, 56.15%, and 2.34%, respectively; rancidity was absent; and λmax was 279 nm.CONCLUSIONS:The present study highlights the critical application of traditional Ayurvedic principles in producing standardized, effective, and authentic Ayurvedic medicated oils such as Bhringamalaki Taila. This study optimizes the manufacturing process of BT and establishes the analytical parameters and standards, which will be beneficial for further research and manufacturing of BT. This approach fosters consumer trust and advances the quality of Ayurvedic medicines in the pharmaceutical industry, catering to a larger audience at global level.