Let’s be honest. When we talk about Ayurvedic oils, our minds often stop at coconut, sesame, or maybe neem. But Ayurveda, in its true form, is much deeper, richer, and more layered than that.

There are ancient oils—steeped in forgotten wisdom—that once played a powerful role in healing everything from nerve disorders to chronic skin diseases. Oils that were handcrafted using rare herbs, slow infused over days, and blessed with age-old formulations. Today, they’re barely talked about.

Let’s bring them back.

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🪔 1. Bala Taila: The Strength Restorer

What It Is:
Bala Taila is made with Sida cordifolia—a herb known in Ayurveda as Bala, meaning "strength." It’s one of those oils that was once used extensively in southern India, especially for postpartum care and treating muscle weakness.

Why It Deserves a Comeback:
Bala Taila has a deeply nourishing effect on the neuromuscular system. It’s ideal for:\

• People recovering from illness or injury
• Age-related joint stiffness
• Vata disorders like dryness, anxiety, or fatigue

How to Use It:
Daily warm Abhyanga (self-massage), especially before bath. Even massaging the soles of your feet with it at night can calm the nervous system.

👉 At Padmved, we draw inspiration from such classical oils to design our healing-centric product line—built for modern recovery through ancient insight.

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🌿 2. Karanja Taila: Nature’s Anti-Fungal Warrior

What It Is:
Karanja oil is derived from the Pongamia glabra tree and has been used for centuries in Indian households to treat fungal infections, eczema, and dandruff.

Why It’s Forgotten:
Its slightly pungent aroma and thicker texture pushed it out of popularity, especially with mass-market beauty brands. But its benefits remain unmatched.

Why It Deserves a Comeback:

• Potent antimicrobial properties
• Helps in skin detox and cleansing
• Soothes psoriasis and fungal flare-ups without steroids

How to Use It:
Can be applied directly (in small amounts) on affected skin areas or mixed with coconut or sesame oil to dilute. Especially effective when paired with Ayurvedic skin treatments.

🧴 While Padmved doesn’t currently carry this oil, it aligns with our belief in restoring real healing over cosmetic quick fixes.

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🌾 3. Eranda Taila: The Forgotten Castor Elixir

What It Is:
You might know Eranda Taila as castor oil. But in Ayurveda, it’s not just a laxative—it’s a full-body therapeutic agent. Traditionally used for pain, inflammation, and even hormonal balance.

Why It Deserves a Comeback:

• Helps relieve deep-seated muscular pain
• Stimulates lymphatic drainage and detox
• Supports uterine health in women when applied on the lower abdomen

How to Use It:
Warm castor oil packs on joints, abdomen or lower back; even used in Basti (therapeutic enema) treatments under expert guidance.

📚 In classical Ayurvedic texts, Eranda Taila is known for its ability to move Apana Vata—the downward-moving energy. This makes it vital for detox and grounding.

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🌿 Why These Oils Still Matter

We’re living in a world obsessed with surface-level skincare and instant relief. But healing—true Ayurvedic healing—is slow, intentional, and deeply nourishing. These oils aren't trends. They’re ancient tools waiting to be used again.

At Padmved, we are on a mission to rekindle this wisdom and bring it into the lives of modern seekers. Through education, innovation, and reverence for India’s herbal legacy, we are rebuilding the future of natural wellness.

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Looking to explore authentic Ayurvedic solutions? Browse Padmved’s Wellness range designed to align with your body’s natural rhythm.

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For an in-depth look at classical Ayurvedic oils, explore Ayurveda Pharmacopeia of India - Vol. 1