Essential Oils in Keshavi Ayurveda
Essential oils are the aromatic soul of our Keshavi blends. In Ayurveda, these potent extracts carry the ‘prana’ or life-force of the plant. Each essential oil we use is selected not just for its fragrance, but for its dosha-balancing effects, emotional upliftment, and skin or scalp healing potential.
Eucalyptus
Known for its powerful ability to clear blocked energy pathways (srotas), Eucalyptus essential oil is cooling, antimicrobial, and invigorating. In Ayurveda, it's used to pacify excess Kapha, open the sinuses, and support mental clarity. Perfect for scalp blends to detoxify and refresh the mind-body connection.
Peppermint
A potent cooling oil, Peppermint essential oil awakens dull senses and cools an overheated system. It reduces Pitta-related symptoms like scalp inflammation, stress headaches, and emotional irritability. Used in Keshavi formulations for its refreshing properties and subtle stimulation of the nervous system.
Lavender Oil / EO
Lavender balances all three doshas and is deeply sattvic in nature. It calms anxiety, promotes restful sleep, and is ideal for postpartum mothers navigating emotional sensitivity. In Ayurveda, lavender is used for its ability to cool Pitta, calm Vata, and open the heart space.
Ginger Essential Oil
Ginger is a potent Agni (digestive fire) stimulator in Ayurveda. Its essential oil form brings warmth and energy to the body and mind. Used to pacify Kapha and balance sluggish energy, it's often added to oils for joint pain, circulation issues, and winter self-care rituals.
Frankincense
One of the most sacred oils, Frankincense is considered sattvic and is often used in meditation and prayer. In Ayurveda, it soothes the nervous system, enhances spiritual awareness, and reduces inflammatory skin conditions. Its aroma is grounding and comforting—ideal for postpartum healing spaces.
Neroli EO
Neroli, extracted from orange blossoms, is a gentle and emotionally restorative oil. In Ayurveda, it's used to uplift the mood, reduce emotional Vata, and improve skin radiance. Perfect for postpartum blends where hormonal and emotional support are essential.
Sweet Orange EO
A joyful, citrusy essence that revitalizes low Prana and promotes emotional upliftment. Sweet Orange EO is considered Kapha-reducing and ideal for clearing mental fog and supporting lymphatic detox. Its sweet scent is also known to reduce stress and promote positivity.
Sandalwood EO
A sacred oil in Ayurveda, Sandalwood balances Pitta and calms the mind. It is spiritually purifying, deeply hydrating for dry skin, and enhances the glow of the complexion. Used in spiritual rituals, facial oils, and grounding hair elixirs.
Geranium EO
Geranium is known for its ability to balance the emotions and hormones. In Ayurveda, it is a Tridoshic healer—uplifting Vata, soothing Pitta, and clearing stagnation in Kapha. Ideal for postpartum emotional balance and skin support.
Rose Absolute
The queen of flowers, Rose is a powerful heart-opening and Pitta-pacifying ingredient. Rose Absolute soothes emotional upheaval, heals hormonal skin imbalances, and is deeply rejuvenative. In Ayurveda, it is considered a Rasayana (rejuvenative) for both mind and skin.
Vetiver
Called 'Khus' in Ayurveda, Vetiver is earthy, cooling, and grounding. It pacifies Pitta and Vata, calms nervous energy, and supports deep sleep and emotional restoration. Used in postpartum formulations for its anchoring effects and subtle cooling vibration.