Anu Thailam

Kerala Ayurveda Anu Thailam

Kerala Ayurveda Anu Thailam

Key ingredients:

• Leptadenia or jivanti
• Liquorice or yashtimadhu
• Fragrant swamp mallow or hrivera
• Indian bael or bilva
• Goat milk
• Sesame oil

Key benefits

• It may relieve sinusitis and frequent allergies
• It can soothe and protect nasal passage
• It can help reduce snoring caused by dryness of nasal passage
• The oil can help relieve accumulated stress
• It may help achieve clarity of senses

Directions for use

• Gently massage your face and neck with a few drops of sesame oil, avoiding the eyes
• Place a towel over a medium-hot pan till its slightly warm
• Check the temperature and apply it over the face and neck, avoiding the eyes
• Lie on your bed, extend your hands and legs, and keep a pillow under your head
• Ensure there is not too much sunlight or wind entering the room
• Place a container nearby to spit out excess mucus
• Place anu thailam in a warm bowl of water
• After a few minutes, take out the thailam and check that it is sufficiently hot
• Instill 1-2 drops of Thailam in each nostril, and continue lying down, face up
• When the medicine reaches your throat, spit out the excess mucus

Safety information

• Read the label carefully before use
• Store in a cool and dry place away from direct sunlight
• Keep out of reach of children
• Nasya should be done in the morning, on an empty stomach, after brushing and evacuating your bowels, 30 minutes before bath
• Do not use it if you are pregnant, menstruating, or have a cold, fever, flu, or sinus infection