Vata Grounding Ritual Bundle

Warm, oily and grounding: the qualities Ayurveda uses to balance Vata in fall. A body oil for the outside, an herbal ghee for the inside, and a classical Kerala castor-oil preparation.

Why grounding, why now

Vata is light, dry and always moving, and fall shares those qualities. Ayurveda answers with their opposites: warm, oily and grounding. This set does that with a body oil for the outside, an herbal ghee for the inside and a classical Kerala castor-oil preparation.

What's inside

• Gulguluthikthaka Ghee (Ghritham): (7.4 oz (200 g)) 23 herbs to the Sahasrayogam, including guggul, neem, turmeric, tinospora and amla, slow-cooked into ghee.

• Rejuvenating Body Oil – Mahanarayana Thailam: (6.8 fl oz (200 ml)) Bael, Shatavari, Ashwagandha and Turmeric in warm sesame oil. A classic after an active day; helps skin hold moisture.

• Eranda Sukumaram Oil: (1 fl oz (30 ml)) A classical Kerala castor-oil preparation. Not for frequent use. Follow the label.

A simple daily rhythm

• Before your shower: Rejuvenating Body Oil (Mahanarayana): warm-oil massage, 10–20 minutes, then a warm shower.

• Morning: Gulguluthikthaka Ghee: 1–2 teaspoons on an empty stomach, or in warm milk or water.

• Occasionally: Eranda Sukumaram Oil: only as the label directs.

Use the Mahanarayana oil for abhyanga, take the ghee as part of a regular daily rhythm, and keep the castor-oil preparation for occasional use exactly as the label directs.

Good to know

• How is this different from the Vata Balancing bundle? Vata Grounding Ritual pairs Mahanarayana oil with an herbal ghee and a castor-oil preparation. Vata Balancing is built on two massage oils, a kwath and a classical soft gel. Both follow Ayurveda's warm, grounding answer to fall.

• Why is there a castor-oil preparation? Herb-infused castor-oil preparations are part of Kerala's classical tradition. They are strong formulations: use them only as directed on the label and not frequently, and ask a practitioner if you're unsure whether they fit your routine.

• How long will the set last? That depends on how often you use each one: follow each label.

Each product comes with its own label: follow the directions on every label. If you are pregnant, nursing, taking medication or have a medical condition, speak with a healthcare practitioner before use. Want a routine built for you? Book a consultation with our Vaidyas.

*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Use only as directed on the label. Consult a healthcare practitioner before use if you are pregnant, nursing, taking medication, or have a medical condition.