Nimbadi Thailam Benefits, How To Use, Ingredients

Nimbadi Thailam is an Ayurvedic hair oil oil used for the treatment of dandruff. It is manufactured by Arya Vaidya Sala, Kottakkal.

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Uses

Uses of Nimbadi Thailam:
It is a good anti-dandruff hair oil.
It is useful in scalp psoriasis, seborrhic dermatitis.
Useful in hair fall.

Ingredients

Ingredients of Nimbadi Tailam:
Tila taila – sesame oil
Nimba (Azadirachta indica)
Haritaki (Terminalia chebula)
Vibhitaki (Terminalia bellerica)
Amalaki (Embelica officinale)
Nirgundi (Vitex negundo)
Sarala (Pinus roxburghii)
Guggulu (Commiphora mukul)
Shala (Shorea robusta)
Karpoora (Cinnamom camphor)
Amber
Paraffin wax
Water.

Direction for use

Direction for use of Nimbadi Thailam:
Slightly heat oil if needed and take them on to tips of fingers. Rub on the scalp, trying to reach the root of the hair. Leave on 1 hour before the head bath for maximum benefits.

How to wash off the hair oil?
Wait for at least 30 minutes before washing hair. Longer the delay, better (except for very oily hairs). It is best to use herbal hair wash powders to wash off the hair oil. One or two rounds of wash with hair wash powder will get rid off oil from hair. It is very fine, even if some amount of oiliness remains on the hair.
Traditional treatises mention cold water to wash hair and face. (Reference: Ashtanga Sangraha, Sutrasthana, Dinacharya chapter). But to wash oily hair, lukewarm water can also be used. Avoid very hot water for hair wash.

Shelf life, package, manufacturer

Shelf life of Nimbadi Tailam: 3 years from the date of manufacture.
Presentation: Bottle of 200 ml.
Manufacturer: Arya Vaidya Sala, Kottakkal

During pregnancy, lactation

If you were using this oil before pregnancy without any allergic reaction, you can continue using this oil even during pregnancy.
If you have not used this product before and wish to use it during pregnancy, better to consult a doctor because it can cause skin allergy in some rare cases.
It is generally considered as safe to use during lactation, however consult your doctor for the right advice.

Can this product be applied after steam therapy?
No. Oil is best applied before steam therapy. This is as per basic Ayurvedic principles.

Please consult your doctor before taking this medicine.
This article is written by Dr. Janardhana V Hebbar BAMS, MD (Ayu), PGDPSM, Managing Director, Easy Ayurveda Hospital.
It is reviewed by Dr. Raviganesh Mogra BAMS, MD (Ayu), Chief Medical Officer, Easy Ayurveda Hospital

2 thoughts on “Nimbadi Thailam Benefits, How To Use, Ingredients”

preethi

June 14, 2017 at 7:01 pm

Can nimbadi thailam used for lice in children? If not suggest ayurvedic anti-lice treatment. Thanks
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Chandrasekharan R

March 2, 2021 at 11:34 am

As a child (between birth and 4 years of age) my son used to suffer from some skin ailment and breathing difficulty. He would start coughing with heavy breathing unable to sleep. An Ayurvedic doctor prescribed Nimba thailam to him. The method of use was this: Warm up a teaspoon and add a few drops of Nimba thailam to the spoon. Apply the warm oil on his chest.
This treatment used to work like a miracle. He would almost immediately stop coughing and his breathing would become normal. He would have a sound sleep.
I wonder why this part of the treatment of Nimba thailam does not feature here. Has any other Ayurvedic physician used nimba thailam like this?
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