AYURVEDIC BODY MASSAGE OIL
Balaswagandhadi Kuzhambu
Balaswagandhadi Kuzhambu, a classical kuzhambu of Ayurveda, a sesame and castor oil base carrying Bala, Ashwagandha and a classical blend of herbs, for body massage.
Balaswagandhadi Kuzhambu is a classical Ayurvedic kuzhambu, a concentrated body massage oil. Art of Vedas keeps it in the classical form: a sesame and castor oil base carrying Bala, Ashwagandha and a classical blend of herbs, cooked by the classical Sneha Paka method. It is massaged into the body. This page sets out what the oil is, the classical tradition it belongs to, and the heavy-metal and microbiological test results recorded for every batch.
What Balaswagandhadi Kuzhambu is
Balaswagandhadi Kuzhambu is a classical Ayurvedic kuzhambu, prepared by Art of Vedas as a body massage oil. A kuzhambu is a concentrated medicated oil in a sesame and castor oil base. It is made in India under Good Manufacturing Practice following ISO 22716 principles, and not tested on animals. It carries a period after opening of 12 months and is offered in a 200 ml size.
It carries Bala, Ashwagandha and a classical blend of herbs in a sesame and castor oil base. It is a rich, warming oil for massage, worked into the body. The complete ordered ingredient list is given further down this page.
Balaswagandhadi Kuzhambu in classical Ayurveda
Balaswagandhadi Kuzhambu belongs to the classical kuzhambu preparations of Ayurveda, the concentrated medicated oils of the tradition.
It is prepared by the classical Sneha Paka method, in which the herbs are cooked slowly into a sesame and castor oil base. In the tradition the oil is used for Abhyanga, the practice of slow, even massage: the warmed oil is worked into the body, left for a time, and followed by a warm bath.
Art of Vedas presents the oil within that classical frame, describing the practice rather than any outcome. The oil itself is offered as the classical Balaswagandhadi Kuzhambu, kept in its original composition and tested with every batch.
Quality and testing
Tested with every batch
Every production batch of Balaswagandhadi Kuzhambu is tested before it is released for sale. Two things are checked: heavy metals, by a laboratory method called ICP-MS, and microbiological safety, against the international standard ISO 17516:2014. The figures below are representative results; every batch is retested before release.
Heavy metals
Five heavy metals were tested by ICP-MS. Each one was within the permitted limit for products used on the skin. The right-hand column shows the maximum level allowed under German BfR guidance, so you can see the limit each result sits within.
| Metal | Result | Permitted maximum |
|---|---|---|
| Lead (Pb) | Within the permitted limit | max 2 mg/kg |
| Cadmium (Cd) | Within the permitted limit | max 0.1 mg/kg |
| Mercury (Hg) | Within the permitted limit | max 0.1 mg/kg |
| Arsenic (As) | Within the permitted limit | max 0.5 mg/kg |
| Nickel (Ni) | Within the permitted limit | max 5 mg/kg |
ICP-MS stands for inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry, a standard laboratory method for detecting metals. The limits shown are the German BfR guidance values, in milligrams per kilogram (mg/kg). This formula is made from plant ingredients, with no mineral or metallic ingredients.
Microbiological safety
Microbiological safety is tested against ISO 17516:2014. The overall counts of microbes stay within the limits, and the specific organisms that must not be present were each absent.
| Test | Result |
|---|---|
| Total Aerobic Microbial Count | Within the EU limit |
| Total Yeast and Mould Count | Within the EU limit |
| Escherichia coli (E. coli) | Absent (not found) |
| Pseudomonas aeruginosa | Absent (not found) |
| Staphylococcus aureus (Staph) | Absent (not found) |
| Candida albicans | Absent (not found) |
ISO 17516:2014 sets the microbiological limits for cosmetic products.
Further assurances
- Contains Laksha (Lac), a resin of natural (insect) origin, so it is not vegan.
- An oil-based, water-free preparation, so it needs no added preservatives.
- Made in India under Good Manufacturing Practice, following ISO 22716 principles; not tested on animals.
Full ingredients
The complete INCI list, given in order. The base is sesame and castor oil, carrying the classical herbs:
Sesamum Indicum (Sesame) Seed Oil, Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil, Sida Cordifolia (Bala) Extract, Withania Somnifera (Ashwagandha) Root Extract, Coccus Lacca Resin Extract, Alpinia Galanga (Galangal) Root Extract, Rubia Cordifolia (Manjistha) Root Extract, Cynodon Dactylon (Bermuda Grass) Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract, Hemidesmus Indicus (Sarsaparilla) Root Extract, Vetiveria Zizanioides (Vetiver) Root Extract, Cyperus Rotundus (Nut Grass) Root Extract, Cedrus Deodara (Cedarwood) Wood Extract, Curcuma Longa (Turmeric) Root Extract, Nymphaea Nouchali (Blue Lotus) Extract, Prunus Mahaleb (Mahaleb Cherry) Extract, Anethum Sowa (Dill) Seed Extract, Nelumbo Nucifera (Lotus) Flower Extract
The oil contains Laksha (Lac), a resin of natural (insect) origin, so it is not vegan. It also carries turmeric, which can stain skin, fabric and light surfaces. It is not tested on animals.
Product details
- Net content: 200 ml.
- Period after opening: 12 months.
- Made in India.
Precautions
- For external use only. Do not use internally.
- Do a patch test before first use; if irritation occurs, discontinue use.
- Avoid contact with the eyes. Do not apply to broken or irritated skin.
- Naturally coloured: may stain skin, fabric and light surfaces.
- Keep out of reach of children.
- Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight.
Balaswagandhadi Kuzhambu: questions on quality, testing and use
- What is Balaswagandhadi Kuzhambu?
- Balaswagandhadi Kuzhambu is a classical Ayurvedic kuzhambu, a concentrated herbal oil. Art of Vedas prepares it in a sesame and castor oil base carrying Bala, Ashwagandha and a classical blend of herbs, cooked by the classical Sneha Paka method, in a 200 ml size. It is massaged into the body.
- Is Balaswagandhadi Kuzhambu tested for heavy metals?
- Yes. Every batch is tested for five heavy metals by ICP-MS. Lead, Cadmium, Mercury, Arsenic and Nickel were each within the permitted limit, benchmarked against German BfR guidance: Lead max 2, Cadmium max 0.1, Mercury max 0.1, Arsenic max 0.5 and Nickel max 5 mg/kg.
- Is Balaswagandhadi Kuzhambu tested for microbiological safety?
- Yes. Microbiological safety is tested to ISO 17516:2014. Total Aerobic Microbial Count and Total Yeast and Mould Count stay within the limits, and Escherichia coli, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Staphylococcus aureus and Candida albicans are each absent. It is made under ISO 22716 Good Manufacturing Practice principles.
- What is a kuzhambu?
- A kuzhambu is a classical Ayurvedic preparation: a concentrated medicated oil, richer and thicker than a thailam, made in a sesame and castor oil base. The full ordered INCI list for this product is given above.
- Is Balaswagandhadi Kuzhambu vegan?
- No. Balaswagandhadi Kuzhambu contains Laksha (Lac), a natural resin of insect origin, so it is not vegan. It is not tested on animals.
- Is Balaswagandhadi Kuzhambu tested on animals?
- No. Balaswagandhadi Kuzhambu is not tested on animals.
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The classical kuzhambu of Ayurveda, kept in its original composition and tested with every batch. See the full details and availability.
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Balaswagandhadi Kuzhambu by Art of Vedas: a classical kuzhambu of Ayurveda, tested for heavy metals and microbiological safety with every batch.
