Chandanadi Thailam, 200ml | cooling, calming for head & body

Chandanadi Thailam for cooling, calming head and body massage

Chandanadi Thailam is a classical Ayurvedic herbal oil traditionally used for cooling, soothing massage of the head and body. Prepared with sandalwood, Brahmi, Shatavari, Aloe vera, Amalaki, liquorice, Sariva, lotus ingredients, cow’s milk and sesame oil, this traditional formulation is especially valued where excess heat, tension or Pitta imbalance are present.

This gentle, cooling oil may be applied to the head or affected areas of the body as part of an Ayurvedic massage routine. It is particularly suitable for those seeking a calming, cooling oil to support skin comfort, relaxation and overall body health.

Main benefits

• Cooling and soothing: Sandalwood, Sariva, lotus ingredients and tender coconut water give this oil its traditionally cooling and calming character.
• Supports head massage: Chandanadi Thailam is traditionally applied to the head, making it suitable for calming Ayurvedic head massage.
• Helps balance Pitta: In Ayurveda, cooling herbs are used to help calm excess heat and support a more settled state of body and mind.
• Supports skin comfort: Aloe vera, liquorice, Manjishta and Sariva are traditionally valued for their skin-supporting and soothing properties.
• Promotes relaxation: Used in gentle massage, this oil can help ease tension and support a calm, restful feeling.
• Nourishing oil base: Sesame oil, cow’s milk and herbal juices help carry the ingredients into the skin while leaving it soft and nourished.

Key ingredients and their actions

• Chandana: Sandalwood is one of Ayurveda’s classic cooling ingredients, traditionally used to calm heat and support skin comfort.
• Brahmi: Brahmi is traditionally used in Ayurvedic head preparations to support calmness, clarity and relaxation.
• Shatavari: Wild asparagus is a nourishing Ayurvedic herb valued for its cooling and strengthening qualities.
• Kumari: Aloe vera is widely known for its cooling, moisturising and soothing effect on the skin.
• Amalaki: Indian gooseberry is a classic rasayana fruit traditionally used to nourish the tissues and support healthy ageing.
• Yashtimadhu: Liquorice is valued for its soothing and softening qualities, especially where the skin feels dry or sensitive.
• Sariva: Indian sarsaparilla is traditionally used to cool and soothe the body while supporting healthy skin.
• Manjishta: Indian madder is used in Ayurveda to support healthy skin and balanced circulation.
• Padmakesara: Lotus stamen contributes cooling, soothing and Pitta-balancing qualities.
• Tila Thaila: Sesame oil provides a nourishing traditional base that helps carry the herbal ingredients into the skin.

How to use

• Apply the required quantity to the head or affected areas of the body.
• Massage gently using slow, even movements.
• Leave on for 20–30 minutes where possible before bathing or washing.
• Use as part of a regular Ayurvedic head or body massage routine, or as directed by a qualified practitioner.
• For external use only.
• Avoid contact with the eyes, broken skin and sensitive areas.
• Perform a patch test before first use, especially if you have sensitive skin.

Content per container

• 200ml.

Full list of ingredients

• Brahmi – Bacopa (Bacopa monnieri)
• Shatavari – Wild asparagus (Asparagus racemosus)
• Kumari – Aloe vera (Aloe vera)
• Chandana – Sandalwood (Santalum album)
• Hribera – Coleus (Coleus vettiveroides)
• Madhooka – Mahua (Madhuca indica)
• Amalaki – Indian gooseberry (Phyllanthus emblica)
• Yashtimadhu – Liquorice (Glycyrrhiza glabra)
• Sariva – Indian sarsaparilla (Hemidesmus indicus)
• Bala – Country mallow (Sida retusa)
• Ikshu – Sugarcane stem (Saccharum officinarum)
• Manjishta – Indian madder (Rubia cordifolia)
• Dhataki – Fire flame bush (Woodfordia fruticosa)
• Padmakesara – Lotus stamen (Nelumbo nucifera)
• Kumuda – White water lily (Nymphaea stellata)
• Utpala – Indian crocus (Kaempferia rotunda)
• Mrinala – Lotus petiole (Nelumbo nucifera)
• Bisa – Lotus rhizome (Nelumbo nucifera)
• Padmaka – Wild Himalayan cherry (Prunus cerasoides)
• Dusparsha – Fagonia (Fagonia cretica)
• Kasa – Kans grass (Saccharum spontaneum)
• Kusha – Sacred grass (Desmostachya bipinnata)
• Ikshu – Sugarcane root (Saccharum officinarum)
• Udumbara – Cluster fig tender shoots (Ficus racemosa)
• Vata – Banyan tender shoots (Ficus benghalensis)
• Ashvattha – Sacred fig tender shoots (Ficus religiosa)
• Plaksha – Wavy-leaved fig tender shoots (Ficus lacor)
• Udumbara – Cluster fig bark (Ficus racemosa)
• Vata – Banyan bark (Ficus benghalensis)
• Ashvattha – Sacred fig bark (Ficus religiosa)
• Plaksha – Wavy-leaved fig bark (Ficus lacor)
• Jeevaka – Classical Jeevaka substitute (Ipomoea paniculata for Malaxis acuminata)
• Rishabhaka – Classical Rishabhaka substitute (Ipomoea paniculata for Malaxis muscifera)
• Kakoli – Classical Kakoli substitute (Withania somnifera for Fritillaria roylei)
• Ksheerakakoli – Classical Ksheerakakoli substitute (Withania somnifera for Lilium polyphyllum)
• Meda – Classical Meda substitute (Asparagus racemosus for Polygonatum cirrhifolium)
• Mahameda – Classical Mahameda substitute (Asparagus racemosus for Polygonatum verticillatum)
• Mashaparni – Wild black gram (Teramnus labialis)
• Mudgaparni – Wild mung (Vigna trilobata)
• Jeevanthi – Leptadenia (Leptadenia reticulata)
• Yashtimadhu – Liquorice (Glycyrrhiza glabra)
• Narikelodaka – Tender coconut water (Cocos nucifera)
• Ksheera – Cow’s milk
• Tila Thaila – Sesame oil (Sesamum indicum)