Reference - Sahasrayogam 3/51 : Keraliya Ayurvedic Classical Text
Introduction
Neelibhringadi taila is a Keraliya ayurvedic oil. It is very effective in promoting hair growth, preventing hair fall, hair loss and treat split ends.
Ingredients
- Neeli (Indigofera tinctoria)
- Bhringaraja (Eclipta alba)
- Yashtyahwa (Glycyrrhiza glabra)
- Gunja (Abrus precatorius)
- Anjana (Berberis aristata)
- Dhatri (Emblica officinalis)
- Satakratulata-Indravaruni (Citrullus colocynthis) / Kakadani (Abrus precatorius)
Description of Main Ingredients
- Neeli - Its lekhan property is useful for treating cataract and other eye conditions. Leaves are used to dye and nourish hair.
- Bhringaraj - It promotes hair growth and hair dye. Grey hair turns to black, if juice is applied over the scalp.
- Dhatri - Hair wash by amla is done in baldness and grey hair. Useful in chronic fever, thirst, burning sensation etc.
Composition
- Kalka(Paste) dravya -
- Yashtyahwa
- Gunja
- Anjana - 48gms each
- Drava (liquid) dravya -
- Neeli
- Bhringaraja
- Satakratu lata (Indravaruni/Kakadani)
- Dhatri (Amalaki) phala Swarasa - 768ml
- Sneha Dravya (Oil) -
- Taila(coconut/sesame) - 768ml
- Ksheera (Animal milk) -
- Aja ksheera - 768gms
- Nalikera ksheera - 768gms
- Mahisha ksheera - 768gms
- Dhenudbhava (go) ksheera - 768gms
Procedure
- Prepare taila with the above dugs viz. Kalka,Sneha and Drava Dravyas taken in the specified quantity.
- Take juices,animal milks and oil. Prepare paste using water/milk. Then, mix all the ingredients and heat the mixture till only oil is left behind.
- This left over oil is Neelibhringadi Taila. Let this cool down and strain it. Now, this is ready to use.
How To Use It?
This is only for external applications. Apply over the scalp and massage for 5 minutes. Also can apply for 30 minutes before headwash.
Medicinal Properties
Kesya (External use) - Neelibhringadi taila is an ayurvedic formulation and is effective for hair growth and premature greying of hair. It has anti-inflammatory properties and also anti-dandruff effects.
Indications
- Hair loss and baldness
- Premature greying of hair
- Hair fall
- For split hair
- Dandruff
- Itching
- Scalp infection
- Scalp acne
- Tinea capitis (fungal infection)
Cautions
If you want to apply for a longer time, then take advice from a doctor.
