Kumkumadi Anti-Ageing Thailam (Oil)

Reference: Astanga Hridayam, Bhaishajya Ratnavali – 60/115-120

Introduction

Kumkumadi Anti-Ageing Thailam is Ayurvedic herbal oil preparation used for face massage. It is helpful to improve skin texture, complexion and also to relieve skin problems such as acne, scars etc. Kumkuma, which is the main ingredient of this taila, kumkuma means saffron. It is also known as Kumkumadi Thailam, Kumkumadi Taila, Kumkumadi tail.

Ingredients

  • Kumkum – Crocus sativus – 1 part
  • Patranga – Caesalpinia sappan – 1 part
  • Ushira – Vetiveria zizanioides – 1 part
  • Manjistha – Rubia cordifolia – 1 part
  • Padmak – Prunus puddum – 1 part
  • Kamal – Nelumbo speciosum – 1 part
  • Laksha – Laccifer lacca – 1 part
  • Daruhaldi – Berberis aristata – 1 part
  • Nagkesar – Mesua ferrea – 1 part
  • Kusum Phool – Carthamus tinctorius – 1 part
  • Riyangu – Callicarpa macrophylla – 1 part
  • Vatankur – Ficus benghalensis – 1 part
  • Madhu Malti – Hiptage madablota – 1 part
  • Bee Wax – Cera alba – 1 part
  • Sarshapa – Brassica juncea – 1 part
  • Rasna – Pluchea lanceolata – 1 part
  • Payas – Pueraria tuberosa – 1 part
  • Dashmoola – Roots of 10 herbs – 1 part
  • Til Oil – Sesamum indicum – 4 parts

Method of Preparation

Boil First set of herbs (except saffron) upto Dashamoola roots in water and Kashayam (decoction) is prepared and then filtered.

Sesame oil and herb powders From Manjishta to Yastimadhu, along with goat milk are added to above prepared decoction. Boil in mild fire till the Thailam is prepared.

Indications

  • Dull complexion
  • Hyper-pigmentation
  • Pimple
  • Blemishes
  • Wrinkled skin
  • Scars

Kumkumadi Anti-ageing Thailam

Kumkumadi Anti-ageing Thailam

Directions for Use

Take just 3 -5 drops of the oil into your hands, apply a light coat of it evenly onto the face or to the acne area. Do a gentle massage with your fingers. Leave it for 10 – 20 minutes. Wash off with hot water.

Side Effects

There are no side effects of this oil but for people with oily skin it should use in small quantities.

It is better to test this oil over a small skin area before starting using it. If you develop any rash / burning / itching sensation, avoid using it. Arya Vaidya Sala Kumkumadi Anti-Ageing Thailam caused such rash in one of my clients, who used it for dark circles.