Eucalyptus Eucalyptus helps expel mucus out of the body. Did you know that sinus inflammation is the main cause of chronic sinus congestion & allergies Well, eucalyptus contains citronellal, a monoterpenoid helping to reduce sinus inflammation. It gently dilates the bronchioles of the lungs, so you can take in a deeper, fuller breath. | Gotu Kola Gotu Kola used traditionally in nasya oil formulations, brings serenity & clarity to the mind. First grown in India, gotu kola can be found growing in the Himalaya Mountain Range. This potent herb is known to balance both the right & left hemispheres of the brain & is tridoshic in nature, meaning it is balancing to all three doshas. Gotu kola is a brain tonic, as it revitalizes brain cells, & is also packed with vitamin C. | Shankh Pushpi Shankh pushpi improves concentration, memory & encourages healthy blood flow to the brain. Shankh pushpi is a rejuvenative tonic which is particularly beneficial for cognitive function & also helps restore a depleted nervous system. Ayurveda explains that it is a perfect herbal component to any nasya oil formulation because it gently stimulates a dull mind while it calms an overly active mind, creating perfect harmony. | Sesame Oil Sesame oil is used in Ayurvedic nasya oil due to its warming, grounding & calming effects on the nervous system. Tiny seeds, with a powerful punch, sesame seeds have been used for over 3,500 years in the Mediterranian & India for their powerful healing effects. The sacred text of Ayurveda, Caraka Samhita, calls sesame oil the best of all oils. Ayurveda most certainly has a love affair with this oil & after using it, it is easy to see why! |