Collection: External Care

Traditional Ayurvedic preparations for external application: massage oils and concentrated herbal drops.

Why External Application Is Its Own Therapy

In Ayurveda, oil massage (abhyanga) is not just a way of delivering herbs. It is a treatment in its own right. Warming oils are traditionally used to pacify vata, the dosha associated with stiffness, cracking joints and aches that worsen in cold weather.

It is also the one form of self-care that most people find genuinely pleasant, which matters for whether they keep doing it.

The Products

• Dardnashi Tel: warming massage oil for muscular and joint comfort. Available in 2, 5 and 10 piece packs
• Amrita Bindu: concentrated herbal drops. A few drops at a time, so one bottle lasts

Two Things That Improve Results

Warm the oil first. Stand the bottle in hot water rather than heating the oil directly. Warm oil penetrates noticeably better than cold. This is the difference between the massage working and not.

Dilute the drops. Amrita Bindu is a concentrate. Never apply undiluted to skin; mix into a carrier oil such as coconut or sesame.

External Use Only

Do not swallow unless the pack specifically directs it. Keep away from eyes, mouth and broken skin. Patch test before first use.

These are comfort preparations, not treatments for arthritis or any diagnosed condition. Persistent joint pain, swelling, redness, heat in the joint, or morning stiffness lasting over 30 minutes needs a doctor. Untreated inflammatory arthritis causes permanent damage that massage oil will not prevent.

Also see: Joint & Mobility range for herbs taken internally

For external use only. Traditional Ayurvedic preparations, not medicines. These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. Not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.