AYURVEDIC HAIR OIL
Neelibhringadi Thailam
Neelibhringadi Thailam, a classical hair and scalp oil of Ayurveda, a sesame base carrying Neeli and Bhringaraja with Amla and licorice.
Neelibhringadi Thailam is a classical Ayurvedic hair and scalp oil. Art of Vedas prepares it as a classical herbal oil: a sesame oil base carrying Neeli (indigo), Bhringaraja, Amla, balloon vine and licorice, cooked by the classical Sneha Paka method. It is worked into the scalp and hair, left for a short time, and then rinsed out. This page sets out what the oil is, the classical tradition it belongs to, and the heavy-metal and microbiological test results recorded for every batch.
What Neelibhringadi Thailam is
Neelibhringadi Thailam is a classical Ayurvedic herbal oil, prepared by Art of Vedas as a hair and scalp oil. It is anhydrous, meaning it contains no added water: a sesame oil base carrying a classical blend of herbs, with no preservative needed. It is made in India under Good Manufacturing Practice following ISO 22716 principles, and not tested on animals. It carries a period after opening of 12 months and is offered in a 200 ml size.
It is built on Neeli (Indigofera, the indigo plant) and Bhringaraja (Eclipta), the two herbs that give the oil its name, together with Amla, balloon vine and licorice in a sesame base. It is a dark, rich oil for the scalp and hair: it is worked in, left for about half an hour, and then rinsed out with a mild shampoo. Because of the indigo it is naturally dark and can temporarily stain skin, fabric and light hair. The complete ordered ingredient list is given further down this page.
Neelibhringadi Thailam in classical Ayurveda
Neelibhringadi Thailam belongs to the classical hair oils of Ayurveda. Its name joins Neeli (Indigofera, the indigo plant) with Bhringaraja (Eclipta), the two herbs at the heart of the formula, in the suffix -adi, meaning "and the others".
It is prepared by the classical Sneha Paka method, in which the herbs are cooked slowly into a sesame oil base. In the tradition the oil is massaged into the scalp and hair, left for a time, and then washed out.
Art of Vedas presents the oil within that classical frame, describing the practice rather than any outcome. The oil itself is offered as the classical Neelibhringadi Thailam, kept faithful to the herbal tradition and tested with every batch.
Quality and testing
Tested with every batch
Every production batch of Neelibhringadi Thailam is tested before it is released for sale. Two things are checked: heavy metals, by a laboratory method called ICP-MS, and microbiological safety, against the international standard ISO 17516:2014. The figures below are representative results; every batch is retested before release.
Heavy metals
Five heavy metals were tested by ICP-MS. Each one was within the permitted limit for products used on the skin. The right-hand column shows the maximum level allowed under German BfR guidance, so you can see the limit each result sits within.
| Metal | Result | Permitted maximum |
|---|---|---|
| Lead (Pb) | Within the permitted limit | max 2 mg/kg |
| Cadmium (Cd) | Within the permitted limit | max 0.1 mg/kg |
| Mercury (Hg) | Within the permitted limit | max 0.1 mg/kg |
| Arsenic (As) | Within the permitted limit | max 0.5 mg/kg |
| Nickel (Ni) | Within the permitted limit | max 5 mg/kg |
ICP-MS stands for inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry, a standard laboratory method for detecting metals. The limits shown are the German BfR guidance values, in milligrams per kilogram (mg/kg). This formula is made from plant ingredients, with no mineral or metallic ingredients.
Microbiological safety
Microbiological safety is tested against ISO 17516:2014. The overall counts of microbes stay within the limits, and the specific organisms that must not be present were each absent.
| Test | Result |
|---|---|
| Total Aerobic Microbial Count | Within the EU limit |
| Total Yeast and Mould Count | Within the EU limit |
| Escherichia coli (E. coli) | Absent (not found) |
| Pseudomonas aeruginosa | Absent (not found) |
| Staphylococcus aureus (Staph) | Absent (not found) |
| Candida albicans | Absent (not found) |
ISO 17516:2014 sets the microbiological limits for cosmetic products.
Further assurances
- Made from plant-derived herbs in a sesame oil base, with no mineral or metallic ingredients.
- An anhydrous, water-free oil, so it needs no added preservatives.
- Made in India under Good Manufacturing Practice, following ISO 22716 principles; not tested on animals.
Full ingredients
The complete INCI list, given in order. The base is sesame oil, carrying Neeli, Bhringaraja, balloon vine, Amla and licorice:
Sesamum Indicum (Sesame) Seed Oil, Indigofera Tinctoria Leaf Extract, Eclipta Prostrata Extract, Cardiospermum Halicacabum Extract, Emblica Officinalis Fruit Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract.
This formula contains no added fragrance and no essential-oil component, so there are no EU-listed fragrance allergens to declare. The oil is naturally dark from the indigo and may temporarily stain skin, fabric and light hair. It is not tested on animals.
Product details
- Net content: 200 ml.
- Period after opening: 12 months.
- Made in India.
Precautions
- For external use only. Do not use internally.
- Do a patch test before first use; if irritation occurs, discontinue use.
- Avoid contact with the eyes. Apply to the scalp and hair, then rinse out.
- Naturally dark: may temporarily stain skin, fabric and light hair.
- Keep out of reach of children.
- Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight.
Neelibhringadi Thailam: questions on quality, testing and use
- What is Neelibhringadi Thailam?
- Neelibhringadi Thailam is a classical Ayurvedic hair and scalp oil built on Neeli (indigo) and Bhringaraja. Art of Vedas prepares it as an anhydrous oil: a sesame oil base carrying Neeli, Bhringaraja, Amla, balloon vine and licorice, cooked by the classical Sneha Paka method, in a 200 ml size. It is worked into the scalp and hair, left for about half an hour, and then rinsed out.
- What does the name Neelibhringadi mean?
- The name joins Neeli (Indigofera, the indigo plant) with Bhringaraja (Eclipta), the two herbs at the heart of the formula, and the suffix -adi, meaning "and the others". The full ordered INCI list is given above.
- Is Neelibhringadi Thailam tested for heavy metals?
- Yes. Every batch is tested for five heavy metals by ICP-MS. Lead, Cadmium, Mercury, Arsenic and Nickel were each within the permitted limit, benchmarked against German BfR guidance: Lead max 2, Cadmium max 0.1, Mercury max 0.1, Arsenic max 0.5 and Nickel max 5 mg/kg. The formula is made from plant ingredients, with no mineral or metallic ingredients.
- Is Neelibhringadi Thailam tested for microbiological safety?
- Yes. Microbiological safety is tested to ISO 17516:2014. Total Aerobic Microbial Count and Total Yeast and Mould Count stay within the limits, and Escherichia coli, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Staphylococcus aureus and Candida albicans are each absent. The product is also made under ISO 22716 Good Manufacturing Practice principles.
- Does Neelibhringadi Thailam stain?
- Yes. Because of the indigo (Neeli) the oil is naturally dark and can temporarily stain skin, fabric and light hair. Rinse your hands after applying, keep it off light-coloured towels and surfaces, and wash it out of the hair with a mild shampoo.
- What are the ingredients in Neelibhringadi Thailam?
- A sesame oil base carrying Neeli (Indigofera), Bhringaraja (Eclipta), balloon vine (Cardiospermum), Amla (Emblica) and licorice (Glycyrrhiza). The full ordered INCI list is above. The formula has no added fragrance, so there are no EU-listed fragrance allergens to declare.
- Does Neelibhringadi Thailam contain a preservative?
- No. The oil is anhydrous, meaning it contains no added water, so no preservative is needed or added.
- Is Neelibhringadi Thailam tested on animals?
- No. Neelibhringadi Thailam is not tested on animals.
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Neelibhringadi Thailam by Art of Vedas: the classical Neeli and Bhringaraja hair oil of Ayurveda, tested for heavy metals and microbiological safety with every batch.
