Ayurveda is an art of healing various problems, which is being practiced since long back. The concept and knowledge of Ayurveda is available in two of the Vedas that is Atharva and Rig Veda. With this, it can easily be estimated that how much old is it. Ayurveda is specially known for rejuvenation of cells and also tells the ways to lead a healthy life. Ayurveda makes an effort to incorporate the nature in our daily practice. Thus, it makes use of various natural products which are prepared from various herbs as per the process defined in the ayurvedic system of medicines such as ayurvedic oils.



In India, Kerala is well known for its preparation of various ayurvedic oils. These ayurvedic oils are prepared in accordance with procedure given in the Ayurveda (ayurvedic system of medicines).

Ayurvedic oils provide various health benefits such as it strengthens the body. Usually, these ayurvedic oils are used to apply on skin through massaging. They can also be taken internally, only if it is recommended by a physician. It must be noted that ayurvedic oils are absolutely different from essential oils. As the matter of fact, in ayurvedic oils, different types of herbs are being cooked in the base oil. Most commonly used base oil is sesame oil.

Most common and popular ayurvedic oils are as follows:

•Dhanwantaram

•Balaashwagandha

•Mahanarayana

•Brahmi

•Bringadi

•Dashmool taila and a long list go on.

How to cook your own ayurvedic oil?

It is absolutely easy to prepare ayurvedic oil. You are just needed to take your desired herb, oil and water. And, let it boil so that the flavor and ingredient of herb is transferred in oil. In the next step, you are required to remove the herb and left oil is ready to use.

It will be right to say that ayurvedic oils, improves overall health of the person. Basically, there are several advantages of using ayurvedic oils but some of them are as follows:

•Improve skin texture

•Improves blood circulation

•Cures various skin diseases

•Provides strength

•Gives relief from constipation

•Gives relief in stress

•Avoids aging etc.

Thus, in order to wrap up “Ayurveda" explains the principal of leading a long and healthy life. And, ayurvedic oils in Ayurveda are regarded as a holistic medicine which balances the overall health of the person that is physical and mental.