Nagarjuna Neelibhrungaadi Thailam is the sesame-based form of the classical Kerala hair oil, with Nili and Bhringaraja cooked into sesame oil and four milks. It is traditionally massaged into the scalp. For external use.
Nagarjuna Neelibhrungaadi Thailam (100ml) | Ayurvedic Sesame Hair Oil for Hair Strength & Scalp Care
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Nagarjuna Neelibhrungaadi Thailam is the sesame-based form of the famous Kerala hair oil, in which Nili and Bhringaraja are cooked into sesame oil together with four different milks.
Neeli is the indigo plant and bhringa names Bhringaraja, the two herbs the formula is built on, while thailam marks the sesame base that distinguishes it from the coconut-based keram.
Ayurvedic Significance
Ayurveda counts the hair as Kesha, arising alongside Asthi dhatu, and reads thinning and early loss of colour as heat, as Pitta gathered in the scalp. Nili and Bhringaraja are the two great Keshya herbs, those named for hair itself. Choosing sesame rather than coconut as the base gives this version a warmer, heavier, more deeply Snehana character, which classical practice favours where the scalp and hair run dry.
Traditional Uses & Benefits
Hair strength: traditionally massaged in to support hair that is well rooted and resilient.
Natural colour: Nili and Bhringaraja are the classical herbs associated with keeping hair dark.
Fullness and body: long valued in Kerala practice for thick, full-looking hair.
Scalp comfort: the milks and Yashtimadhu settle a scalp that feels dry, tight or itchy.
Deep nourishment: the sesame base carries the herbs further than a light oil would.
This is an external Ayurvedic preparation recorded in classical practice, and these are not statements of medical effect.
Key Ingredients
Nili (Indigofera tinctoria): the indigo plant, classically associated with dark, lustrous hair.
Bhringaraja (Eclipta prostrata): the foremost Keshya herb of Kerala hair oils.
Satakratulata (Cardiospermum halicacabum): balloon vine, cooling and soothing on the scalp.
Dhatriphala (Phyllanthus emblica): Amalaki, the classical cooling fruit for hair and scalp.
Yashtimadhu (Glycyrrhiza glabra): liquorice root, softening and conditioning.
Tila Thaila with four milks: sesame oil processed with goat's, buffalo's and cow's milk and coconut milk.
Suggested Use
Warm a little oil, part the hair and work it into the scalp with slow fingertip circles for a few minutes. Leave for an hour or overnight, then wash out. For external use only.
Safety & Certifications
Prepared by the classical Taila Paka oil-cooking method from authentically sourced herbs.
Made in a GMP-certified Ayurvedic facility under strict quality standards.
For external use only. Do not swallow, and avoid the eyes and broken skin.
Contains Gunja (Abrus precatorius) prepared by the classical Shodhana process, and the traditional mineral Anjana. Keep well out of reach of children.
Contains sesame and dairy. Patch test on the inner forearm before first use if your skin is sensitive.
Storage: keep tightly closed in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight.
+What is Nagarjuna Neelibhrungaadi Thailam traditionally used for?
It is traditionally massaged into the scalp to support hair that is strong, well rooted, full and holds its natural dark colour, and to settle a scalp that feels dry or tight. Nili and Bhringaraja are the two herbs Ayurveda names Keshya, for the hair itself. These are traditional uses of an external preparation and are not statements of medical effect.
+Is Neelibhrungaadi Thailam the same as Neelibhrungaadi Keram?
No, and the difference is deliberate rather than a spelling variation. Both carry the same herb group, but a thailam is prepared in sesame oil while a keram is prepared in coconut oil. Sesame is warmer, heavier and more deeply Snehana, which classical practice favours where the scalp and hair run dry. Coconut is lighter and cooling, favoured where the scalp runs warm. They are two distinct preparations and are stocked separately.
+How often should the oil be applied?
Warm a little oil, part the hair and work it into the scalp with slow fingertip circles for a few minutes. Leave it for an hour, or overnight if you prefer, then wash out. Two or three times a week suits most routines. Classical practice values steady, unhurried use far more than a heavy occasional application. For external use only.
+Will the indigo stain?
The oil is dark, as you would expect from a preparation built on indigo. It rarely marks darker hair noticeably, but it can tint very light or grey hair and it will mark pillowcases and collars. Protect fabrics if you leave it on overnight, and wash it out thoroughly. A little goes a long way, so there is no need to apply heavily.
+How is the quality of this oil assured?
It is prepared by the classical Taila Paka oil-cooking method from authentically sourced herbs in a GMP-certified facility working to India's AYUSH standards, with each batch checked for identity and purity. Colour and aroma vary a little between batches, which is normal for a slow-cooked herbal oil. AyurvedaBay sources directly from Nagarjuna and ships worldwide.
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