Kumkumadi oil or Kumkumadi Tailamis an amazing ayurvedic concoction of herbs that acts as a magical remedy for uplifting skin health and treating various skin issues. This oil, which can also be used as a moisturizer is suitable for almost all skin types specifically for sensitive or dry flaky skin. A wonderful blend of plant, flower, fruit, and milk extracts, make this oil a wholesome beauty product that aims towards lightening the complexion, diminishing various signs of aging like wrinkles, fine lines, dark circles, spots, pimples, blemishes, and effectively treating skin infections and conditions like allergy, hyperpigmentation, eczema, etc.
Coined as a ’miraculous elixir’, this oil when applied regularly is said to make your skin glow like gold. ‘Kumkumadi oil’ which literally translates into ‘saffron oil’ in English is known for its luminescent properties. This oil is renowned for its use in rejuvenating and renewing the skin cells, illuminating the skin, and bestowing a young and healthy appearance. The ancient preparation consists of a whopping 20 to 26 ingredients, all of which work towards perfecting the skin.
Ingredients-
Herbs for the decoction (Kwath Dravya):-
Kesar or saffron pollens(Crocus Sativus), Lal Chandan(Pterocarpus santalinus),
Manjistha(Rubia cordifolia), Yashtimadhu (Mulethi)(Glycyrrhiza glabra),
Laksha(Laccifer lacca),
Vat Vriksha or Indian Banyan(Ficus benghalensis),
Palaksha or Java Fig (Ficus Lacor), Nilkand (Neel Kamal)( Nymphaea stellata),
Kamal Kesar(Nelumbo nucifera ), Daruhaldi(Berberis aristata),Ushira(Vetiveria zizanioides), Padmaka (Prunus cerasoides )
Dashamoolas-
Agnimantha - Premna mucronata,
Bael - Aegle marmelos,
Brihati - Solanum indicum,
Gokshura - Tribulus terrestris,
Kantakari - Solanum xanthocarpum,
Gambhari - Gmelina arborea ,
Patala - Stereospermum suaveolens ,
Shalaparni - Desmodium gangeticum ,
Prishnaparni - Uraria Picta,
Shyonaka - Oroxylum indicum.
Herbs for Paste (Kalka Dravya)-
Manjistha - Rubia cordifolia ,
Yashtimadhu (Mulethi) or Licorice - Glycyrrhiza glabra,
Mahua - Madhuca longifolia ,
Laksha or lac - Laccifer lacca,
Pattanga - Caesalpinia sappan ,
Other Ingredients:-
Sesame Oil,
Goat Milk,
Rose Water as per requirement.
Benefits and Therapeutic Uses of Kumkumadi oil:-
Improves Complexion, Treats Hyperpigmentation, Prevents Acne And Pimples, Diminishes Spots And Blemishes, Heals Wounds, lightens scars.
