Ayurvedic Herbal Oils: Your Guide
What are Ayurvedic Herbal Oils? Should they be part of your daily routine? What can they do for you? To answer these questions, it helps to understand some of the foundational beliefs around Ayurveda
Ayurveda is a centuries-old style of medicine that has its roots in India, stretching back over 5000 years. The concept is based on the understanding that the human condition is a combination of both the physical and mental aspects of your life.
From this place of understanding, the concept of treating and healing looks much different. You go to the root cause of both the mental and physical issues in your life in a preventative manner as opposed to only treating the symptoms of disease in hope of change.
How do Ayurvedic oils help?
Ayurvedic oils are commonly used as a preventative measure, often rubbed on the body and scalp as a daily massage. The oils are effective at transferring properties from other plants and nutrients into the body through the skin if they are infused. This is why they are used holistically in this way. The potential benefits are numerous and easily accessed.
Where do they come from?
Ayurvedic Oils are prepared in an ages-old tradition in which they blend and infuse the oils with the necessary properties to deliver the desired effect. This can be everything from better hair to better health! Your situation will determine the type of oil you would use.
What are some of these types of oil?
Brinhgaj Oil
Are you losing your hair or going grey from stress? Brinhgaj Oil has been used for centuries as a preventative for hair loss and for greying. It is also one of the oldest and most respected of the ayurvedic oils due to its calming properties. It is used as a calming oil that is rubbed in the scalp, helping create a night of restful and deep sleep.
Known as the “False Daisy”, it is also a powerful liver cleanser and helps clean the air as well.
Alma Oil
Alma oil is derived from what is called the “Indian Gooseberry”. Found in India, the applications for this particular fruit and tree are numerous. It isn’t as easy to get that oil as you might think! There is a process that combines the oils of the Alme Seed, Alma Fruit and Sesame Oil which takes a few days to soaking.
From there, the oil is removed and refined to deliver the final product. What does that product do? It is known to be amazing for hair and scalps, helping maintain hair texture and scalp hydration.
Bakuchi Seed Oil
Bakuchi oil is what you want to use if you have a skin disease such as leukoderma or psoriasis, among others. This oil is derived from plants that are native to Sri Lanka and India and it has a delicious and nutty aroma.
Rich in antioxidants, Bakuchi Oil is a game-changer for those looking for anti-ageing products. It is so effective that the cosmetic community is looking to use it as a replacement for Retinol, a commonly used ingredient in today’s ‘high end’ cosmetics.
Not only is it good for anti-ageing by helping elasticity and firmness, but it is also great for acne by engaging with the skin at a sub-dermal level. It can also be used in tanning products and in response to alopecia.
Ayurvedic Herbal Oils and You
As you can see, the benefits of these oils are significant. Adding Ayurvedic oils to your routine will make a significant and lasting positive difference to your skin, hair and life.
