Essensuals Ayurvedic Oils

Research of age-old family recipes are combined with the wisdom and unique understanding of plants so treasured in Ayurvedic treatments. Revival of traditional methods of working by hand, and with the natural rhythms of the seasons can never be duplicated by mass production techniques using machines.

The community workshop from which these products come is in the midst of serene and natural beauty by the River Ganges in the Himalayan Mountains.  Traditional methods of sourcing ingredients are used, be it pure essential oils, medicinal and fragrant herbs, bark and flowers or hand pounded spices.

Our aim is to provide the discerning customer with a range of completely natural products made by traditional methods and sourced from sustainable and pure ingredients. Our wish is that you enjoy using them.

These blends of essential oils in a rich carrier oil base with vitamin E are not only perfect as a massage oil, but can also be poured into bath water, or used in the shower after cleansing and before you towel dry.

Choose the Tridosha most fitting to you:
Kapha
Pitta
Vata

KAPHA

Kapha’s elements are Earth and Water

Characteristics: Calm; loving; supportive; loyal and compassionate; very much a mother Earth; the shoulder that everyone can cry on; slow; inert; lazy; can be possessive and have a tendency to stay in bad relationships; hates to throw anything away; needs lots of sleep and constant reassurance.

Appearance: of heavy or powerful build; can gain weight easily but have great difficulty in losing it; can have even weight distribution; dislike exercise and usually have higher fat to lean muscle ratios.

Dietary habits:  very large appetite; can eat substantial meals and then snack in between; cannot  resist heavy, comforting and starchy foods with a tendency towards carbohydrates; have great deal of difficulty in resisting foods like bread, pasta, rice, potatoes and cereals.

Ayurvedic balancing oils
Camphor and Fennel (Balancing)
Darjeeling Green Tea (Calming)
Rose and Geranium (Relaxing)
Bitter Orange and Bergamot (Revitalising)

PITTA

Pitta’s elements are Fire and Water

Characteristics: intense; dominant; confrontational; argumentative; strong-willed; organised; precise; focused; likes order and routine; excellent teachers and speakers; authoritative; excellent decision makers; has good leadership skills; can be stubborn, volatile and intimidating.

Appearance:  Medium build, but with a tendency to be top heavy with slim legs; tendency towards sensitive skin; sometimes with a ruddy complexion; perspires easily and is uncomfortable in hot humid conditions.

Dietary habits:  Enjoys savoury and spicy foods; has a strong appetite and tends to eat hearty meals rather than snack.

Ayurvedic balancing oils
Lime and Ginger (Balancing)
Lavender and Basil Leaf infusion (Calming)
Mysore Sandalwood (Relaxing)
Eucalyptus and Black Pepper (Revitalising)

VATA

Vata’s elements are Air and Space

Characteristics:  Quick; changeable; creative; talkative; sleeps lightly; erratic; tendency to mood swings; worries a lot; never still; agitated and nervous.

Appearance:  slim; has difficulty in gaining weight; dry skin; lacking in tone.

Dietary habits:  Eats little and often; does not like big meals; loves high-energy sugary foods especially sweets and chocolate; usually caffeine junkies; enjoys fizzy and sweet fruit juices.

Ayurvedic balancing oils
Oriental Grapefruit and Mandarin (Balancing)
Jasmine and Mogra (Calming)
Indian Rose Absolute (Relaxing)
Bitter Orange and Indian Cinnamon (Revitalising)