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Hair, scalp and head tailas

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Balahathadi taila

Balahathadi taila (Balahatadi Thailam), a Kerala Ayurvedic medicated sesame oil from Sahasrayogam with bala, amalaki, guduchi, sandalwood, costus, and licorice; used externally for headache (Shirashula) via Shiro Abhyanga and Nasya.

Bhrngamalakadi taila (bhmgamalakadi taila)

Bhrngamalakadi taila (Bhṛngāmalakādi taila) is a classical Ayurvedic medicated sesame oil from Sahasrayoga with Eclipta prostrata, amla, licorice, and milk, used for head application, massage, and hair care.

Bhrngaraja taila

Bhrngaraja taila is a classical Ayurvedic medicated oil prepared from the whole plant of Eclipta prostrata in a sesame oil base, used for hair and scalp disorders.

Candanabalalaksadi Taila

Candana Bala Taila (Chandana Balalakshadi Taila) is a classical Ayurvedic medicated sesame oil from Yogaratnakara's fever chapter, combining sandalwood, bala (Sida cordifolia), and laksha; used externally in fever and childhood muscular weakness, listed in the AFI.

Candanadi Taila

Candanadi Taila (Chandanadi Thailam) is a sandalwood-based Ayurvedic medicated oil from Bhaishajya Ratnavali 14/292-295, used for head massage, Pitta-cooling skin care, and menopausal heat rushes; distinct from Candanadi Vati pills.

Kayyonnyadi Taila

Kayyonnyadi Taila (Kayyonyadi/Kayyanyadi Taila) is a classical Ayurvedic medicated sesame oil from Sahasrayogam and Chikitsa Manjari, applied externally for premature greying of hair (Palithya) and head, eye, and dental disorders.

Nilibhrngadi taila

Nilibhrngadi taila (Nīlībhṛṅgādi), or Neelibringadi Thailam, is a classical Ayurvedic medicated hair oil of sesame oil, four herb juices, and four milks, listed in the Ayurvedic Formulary of India for scalp massage against hair fall and greying.

Triphaladi taila

Triphaladi taila (Triphalādi taila), a classical Ayurvedic medicated sesame oil cooked with Triphala fruits and about 30 other herbs, used externally as Abhyanga; AFI000065; studied in obesity, dandruff, and hair loss.

Tungadrumadi Taila

Tungadrumadi Taila (Tuṅgadrumādi taila), a classical Ayurvedic medicated sesame-oil formulation listed in the Ayurvedic Formulary of India for Śirobhyaṅga; cooling herbs, milk, and coconut water; studied for insomnia and ADHD.

Yastimadhuka taila

Yastimadhuka taila (Yaṣṭimadhuka taila) is an Ayurvedic medicated sesame oil cooked with liquorice root, cow milk, and amla juice, used externally for Abhyanga, hair and scalp care, and studied for pain, fissure, and stress.