Two bottles stand side by side in the classical hair tradition. One holds a single herb in sesame: Bhringraj oil, the simplest preparation there is. The other holds one 's most celebrated formulas: Neelibhringadi Thailam (a Thailam is a classical herbal oil prepared by slow decoction), where Bhringraj shares the recipe with indigo leaf (Neeli, which gives the oil its name), Amla and a richer classical base. Both are authentic. They are not the same product, and choosing between them is easier once you know what each is for.
The case for the single herb
Bhringraj oil is the everyday workhorse of the tradition. Its two-ingredient composition makes it light enough for weekly use on every hair type, unscented beyond the natural character of herb and sesame, and completely predictable: nothing in it surprises the skin. It suits people who want the classical weekly ritual without ceremony, and it suits beginnings. If you have never oiled your hair in your life, this is the bottle to start with. Ours is prepared in the traditional way, described in Bhringraj oil the classical way: the whole herb, pure sesame, nothing else. You will find it here: Bhringraj Hair Oil.
