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Shirodhara Oil

Shirodhara Oil

Regular price $45.99
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Sale price $45.99 Regular price

Shirodhara is a traditional Ayurvedic therapy that involves pouring a gentle stream of warm oil on the forehead to soothe and revitalize the nervous system. Designed to deepen the effects of shirodhara, this luxurious herbal oil can also be used for full-body massage.

  • Cruelty Free
  • Plant Based
  • Vegan
  • Non Gmo
  • Phthalate Free
  • Paraben Free
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About Shirodhara Oil

  • Calms the mind and promotes relaxation
  • Supports physical, mental, and emotional health
  • Tridoshic blend that balances vata, pitta, and kapha

How To Use

The practice of shirodhara is traditionally administered by an Ayurvedic practitioner, either on its own or as part of a more comprehensive therapeutic treatment. For those without access to a trained practitioner, we recommend using this oil to gently massage the temples—or the entire body—to promote calm and relaxation. (Be mindful as oil can stain clothing and sheets.)

Our bottles have extra room to accommodate our pumps for a spill-free experience. 8 oz oils come with a pump, and 24 oz pumps and 128 oz pumps can be purchased separately.

For external use only. Warning: All oils make surfaces slippery and can be combustible. Use caution when drying or storing linens exposed to oils as they are potentially combustible when exposed to heat. Consult your dryer manufacturer's guidelines for drying linens that have been in contact with oils.

Ingredients

Sesame seed oil (Sesamum indicum)+, Sunflower seed oil (Helianthus annuus)+, Bhringaraj (Eclipta) aerials (Eclipta prostrata)+, Gotu Kola aerials (Centella asiatica)+, Ashwagandha root (Withania somnifera)+, Skullcap aerials (Scutellaria lateriflora)+, Shatavari root (Asparagus racemosus)+.

+Certified Organic

Banyan oils are packaged in recyclable BPA-free plastic containers.

This item contains no animal products and is suitable for vegetarians and vegans.

Ayurvedic Energetics:

  • Virya (action): slightly cooling
  • Doshas (constitutions): Balancing for all doshas
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Shirodhara Oil

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Herbal Highlights

  • Bhringaraj Leaf

    Bhringaraj Leaf

    Known in Ayurveda as "the ruler of the hair," bhringaraj is traditionally used to encourage healthy hair growth, better sleep, and a calm mind.*

  • Gotu Kola Leaf

    Gotu Kola Leaf

    Sourced from a small farm in Gujarat, India, this small, water-loving plant is traditionally used to support the brain and nervous system.*

  • Skullcap Herb

    Skullcap Herb

    Native to North America, skullcap is a flowering perennial in the mint family that is traditionally known and used to support relaxation.*

  • "Absolutely blissful." —David B. Verified
  • "I absolutely love the shirodhara oil! I love the scent I love the energy that the herbs hold!" —Jenny S. Verified
woman with shirdhara oil dripping on foreheaad
  • Cruelty Free

    Cruelty Free

  • Plant Based

    Plant Based

  • Vegan

    Vegan

  • Non Gmo

    Non Gmo

  • Phthalate Free

    Phthalate Free

  • Paraben Free

    Paraben Free

ashwagandha plant
  • Sustainably Sourced Wellness Products

    Sustainably Sourced

    Environmentally responsible practices support the long term well-being of the plants and ecosystems we source from.

  • Certified Organic Wellness Products

    Certified Organic

    Organic herbs are grown with the use of renewable resources, contributing to both individual and planetary health.

  • Fairly Traded Wellness Products

    Fairly Traded

    Equitable supply chains ensure the social and economic well-being of our small farmers, producers, and suppliers.

Highly praised Ayurvedic oil for shirodhara treatments and hair care. Customers said it "enhances the experience" over regular oils and is "formulated perfectly." Professionals love using it for spa services, noting clients appreciate the scent and adaptogenic herb blend. One concern: new bottles lack pour spouts/pumps.

  • Helps to realize the full power of shirodhara and its effect on the mind.
  • Definitely enhances the experience over the regular sunflower and sesame oil I've been using.
  • Incredible quality and does wonders for my hair and scalp!
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  • 4 stars: 1 (5%)
  • 3 stars: 0 (0%)
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Anew You Salon and Beyond (United States)

Im using this oil infused with other essential oils for my headspa services
Amazing product thank you
☀️Anew You Salon by Chelsea 🌿

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Yvonne Lamb

A great product

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Anastasia T.
Love it

My clients love this product. It helps to realize the full power of shirodhara and its effect on the mind.

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Cassie h.
Love the oil

I love the oil but I do not like the new bottles. The cap is a screw on with no little pour spout like the the old one. I ordered 5 large bottles and none came with a pump or pourable cap. . . .

Thank you for your review, Cassie! We do have pumps available separately, but we'll certainly pass along your feedback on the new caps.

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L.S.

Fantastic customer service, quick shipping. The shirodhara oil is wonderful and definitely enhances the experience over the regular sunflower and sesame oil I’ve been using.

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James

Fantastic customer service, quick shipping. The shirodhara oil is wonderful and definitely enhances the experience over the regular sunflower and sesame oil I’ve been using.

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Schuyler B.
my clients and I love

my clients and I love the oils, thank you!

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Jenny S.
Shiro oil

I absolutely love the shirodhara oil! I love the scent I love the energy that the herbs hold! love to use it on my own hair for a treatment leave it on for several hours and wash out it's the best oil! I love it!

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Christie C.
Perfect!

I first experienced this oil during a panchakarma retreat. I now use it for my hair on a regular basis. It’s incredible quality and does wonders for my hair and scalp!

Hi Christie,
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We are happy to hear the product is supporting you!

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L. W.
Love this product as do my clients. It’s a beautiful mix of adaptagenic herbs.

Love this product as do my clients. This shirodhara oil is beautiful mix of adaptagenic herbs.

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Vanashree G.
Great!

I am an Ayurvedic practitioner and I use the shirodhara oil on a regular basis.
My clients just love this oil!

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Alfa M.
Shirodhara Oil

Great product, easy to work with and customize. Very good price

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Jennifer P.
Love it

Thank you. Great blend

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Danielle S.
Shirodhara oil

We’ve used this oil at Soma Spa for many years, it’s wonderful!

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Carolyn M.

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Sarah K.
Excellent

Banyan’s shirodhara oil is formulated perfectly for enhancing the effects of shirodhara.

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David B.
Oil drip

Absolutely blissful

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Marcia M.
Shirodhara oil

I have ordered this oil many times for shirodhara treatments. It always works great and smells nice and clients love it.

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Maya R.
love the shiro oil

Looove it. I use it on the body for my clients who need it, it's yummy and nourishing and settling.

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Karen V.

can you tell me the shelf life for Shiro oil? thanks

Rachel Euell

All of our herbal oils, when stored out of direct sunlight and excessive heat have the same shelf life as cooking oils, which average between one and two years. If, when you smell the oil, it has a rancid smell, this indicates the oil has gone bad and should be replaced.

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Loren Jones Jones

Does this oil have a smell or is it neutral. I do get inspired by the smell. Is it earthy? or does it just smell like sesame and i would need to add essential oil? i prefer not too.

Rachel Euell

Our Shirodhara Oil has a very light, sesame scent that reflects subtle, earthy undertones. You could add a hint of your favorite, essential oil for more fragrance.

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J

Hello--I'm wondering if Shirodhara Oil the same percentage Sesame to Sunflower oil as your Pitta Massage Oil? I love many of Banyan's oils, but I didn't like the texture of the Pitta Massage Oil. Thanks!

Rachel Euell

We follow the traditional Ayurvedic formulas and processes of slowly infusing herbs into our massage oils. Due to the difference in overall energetics, the textures and weights of our massage oils will vary. Our Pitta Massage Oil is a little more cooling and it is infused with nine organic herbs. It has a slightly ‘heavier' texture than our Shirodhara Oil.

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Jenny C.

Request please tell me where can buy in hong kong?

Rachel Euell

We do not have a distributor in Hong Kong but we do ship there! Here is a link to more information on shipping international orders:



https://www.banyanbotanicals.com/info/customer-service/international-orders/

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Zaina

Can the Shirodhara oil be used to massage the body?

Rachel Euell

Yes! Traditionally it is used during a treatment in which a warm stream of oil is applied between the eyebrows. It a relaxing and stress reducing treatment. The oil is very relaxing and soothing, and can also be used on the body. We hope this helps!