Kumkumadi Thailam is an ancient formulation comprising more than sixteen precious Ayurvedic ingredients, although saffron is the main ingredient. Saffron, the spice derived from saffron crocus (Crocus sativus), renders the skin its natural golden glow. Some of the ingredients that go into the oil are jasadbhasma, an ayurvedic sunscreen which can protect the skin from [...]
Continue reading about Kumkumadi Thailam – the traditional beauty oil
About Ashwagandha Ashwagandha (Withania Somnifera) is a popular medicinal plant, well-known for its vitalizing properties. It is considered as a plant that renders stamina, vigour and endurance. Ashwagandha is proven to help in treating anxiety, neurological disorders, and Parkinsons disease. It also aids in treating arthritis, rheumatism and leprosy. Clinical trials have proven the ability [...]
Continue reading about Ashwagandha Thailam – the rejuvenating oil
Pinda Thailam (also known as Pinda oil) is a cooling massage oil, and mostly used by Pitta individuals, who particularly suffer from skin problems like rashes and eruptions. It is prepared from the Indian plants Manjishta and Shariba, and is highly therapeutic, as it contains pitta reducing herbs. While Manjistha is known to possess anti-rheumatic [...]
Ksheerabala oil is traditional ayurvedic massage oil that helps relieve pain in the lower back, migraines and sciatica. It also helps cure insomnia and light-headedness. The oil is particularly effective for vata and pitta body types, with ‘Shirodhara’ and head massage being the most common treatment mode, although some times Abhyanga is also used. Ksheerabala [...]
Continue reading about Ksheerabala Oil – Ayurvedic Massage Oil
Ayurvedic treatment makes use of massage techniques with selective medicinal oils as treatment mode for various pains, particularly for joint pain. There are different types of ayurvedic massage oils used for healing various pains related to sprains, stress injury, bone dislocation, and arthritis. Mahanarayana oil is a popular Ayurvedic vata massage oil, particularly beneficial for [...]
Brahmi (Bacopa Monnieri) has remained the standard medicine of Ayurveda since the 6th century. It is particularly used as enhancer of mental health, as it boosts learning, memory and concentration abilities. It is also used in treating diseases of the nervous system. According to researchers, the chemicals in Brahmi help in faster and smoother transmission [...]
This vata-pacifying oil can be used to nourish and strengthen muscles. It is particularly useful for athletes and those who are weakened due to illness or old age. Bala literally means strength, and helps build muscle mass and provides energy. It is also recommended for nervous conditions, muscular dystrophy, debilitation and emaciation. Bala Ashwagandhadhi oil [...]
Dashmool is a combination of ten ayurvedic herbs, used in pacifying vata dosha. The herbs are used in making certain therapeutic massage oils, and are also used in the form of tea to treat certain conditions. They are particularly beneficial to the uterus and lungs, while researches have also indicated that a strong extraction of [...]
Recent Comments