Skin » kumkumadi oil

Kumkumadi Oil is an Ayurvedic elixir made with more than 22 herbs, as mentioned in Bhaishajya Ratnavali, a text of classical herbal formulations. How is it prepared? A Kadha of dry herbs such as Saffron, Red Sandalwood, Manjistha, Licorice, Laksha, Blue Lotus, Daruhidra, Usheer and many others is prepared first. Then this decoction is infused in Sesame oil, Goat’s Milk and Rose Water until...

Kumkumadi word refers to “Kumkum” which is Saffron and “Aadi” the group of Herbs whose combination result in miraculous skincare benefits. It is truly fascinating that even 5000 years ago, Acharya Sushrut mentioned the use of Cosmetics to take care of skin and achieve a sound state of health & wellbeing. Selfcare has always been an integral aspect of Ayurvedic life as Kumkumadi Tailam...