Brahmi TailaBrāhmī Taila
Pacifies Vata and Pitta; cooling. Calms the mind.
Bacopa monnieri / Centella asiatica in sesame or coconut oil · External · Cooling scalp & nervine oil
What Ayurveda says
Pacifies Vata and Pitta; cooling. Calms the mind.
Traditional uses
- ·Insomnia, anxiety, mental tension
- ·Hair fall and premature greying
- ·Shirodhara for stress and Pitta
- ·Daily Shiroabhyanga (head massage) in summer
How it is taken
External: 5–15 ml warmed and massaged into the scalp at night or 1 hour before a warm shower.
Avoid in
- ✕Open scalp wounds, active dandruff infection
- ✕Severe Kapha congestion of the head (use Anu Taila instead)
Allergies
Sesame or coconut oil base.
Classical alternatives
Bhringraj Taila for hair-focused use; Ksheerabala for combined head + body application.
When to see a doctor
Persistent or severe symptoms, pregnancy, children under 12, anyone on prescription medication, and any new or worsening condition should be reviewed by a qualified clinician (GP or vaidya) before starting Brahmi Taila. External use only in this form.
Citations & sources
The information presented here is for educational and general wellbeing purposes only. It is not medical advice, diagnosis, prescription, treatment or a cure for any condition, and is not a substitute for conventional medical care.
Ayurvedic herbs and formulations contain potent substances that can interact with medications and may be unsafe for certain conditions. Always consult your GP or a qualified healthcare professional before use. Ayurveda is classified as a complementary therapy in the UK and complements, rather than replaces, conventional treatment. We do not operate as registered medical doctors. Stop immediately and seek care if any symptom worsens; in an emergency call 999 or NHS 111.