Narikela Tailam illustration
नारिकेल तैल

Tailam · Kernel oil (Phala majja taila)

Narikela Tailam

नारियल तेल

Cocos nucifera

The cooling oil of the coast, for hair and for summer skin.

Rasa
Madhura
Virya
Sheeta
Part used
Kernel oil
KeshTwacha

The Ayurvedic Profile

रसRasa
Taste

Madhura

गुणGuna
Quality

Guru, Snigdha

वीर्यVirya
Potency

Sheeta

विपाकVipaka
After digestion

Madhura

Traditionally described as balancing Vata and Pitta

In the Tradition

Coconut is called Shriphala, the auspicious fruit, and is offered at the start of every puja.

In Kerala and along the coasts, coconut oil is the everyday oil for hair, skin and cooking.

Its cooling nature makes it the traditional choice for head massage in hot weather.

Our coconut oil comes from Kerala, the traditional home of Narikela Tailam.

We use it in our oils according to the classical protocol of each.

For information only, based on classical Ayurvedic texts. It is not medical advice. Please consult your Vaidya before internal use.