AYURVEDIC BODY MASSAGE OIL
Chandanabala Lakshadi Thailam
Chandanabala Lakshadi Thailam, a classical body oil of Ayurveda, built on Chandana (sandalwood), Bala and Laksha (lac) with classical herbs in a sesame base, for body massage.
Chandanabala Lakshadi Thailam is a classical Ayurvedic body massage oil, its name drawing together Chandana (sandalwood), Bala and Laksha, the natural lac resin. Art of Vedas prepares it in the classical form: Chandana, Bala and Laksha with a large group of classical herbs in a sesame oil base, cooked by the classical Sneha Paka method, made for Abhyanga, the Ayurvedic full-body self-massage. 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 Chandanabala Lakshadi Thailam is
Chandanabala Lakshadi Thailam is a classical Ayurvedic herbal oil, prepared by Art of Vedas as a body massage oil. It is anhydrous, meaning it contains no added water: a sesame oil base carrying Laksha (the natural lac resin), Chandana (sandalwood), Bala and a large group of classical herbs, so no preservative is needed. It is made in India under Good Manufacturing Practice, following ISO 22716 principles, and is not tested on animals. It carries a period after opening of 12 months and is offered in a 5 litre size.
The oil is built on Laksha, the resin of the lac insect, and dairy is used as a cooking medium in the classical preparation; it is therefore non-vegan. The blend includes naturally aromatic herbs such as cinnamon, cardamom and champaka, so it carries some fragrance-allergen constituents; those present above the labelling threshold are shown in the ordered ingredient list below.
Chandanabala Lakshadi Thailam in classical Ayurveda
Chandanabala Lakshadi Thailam takes its name from Chandana (sandalwood), Bala (Sida cordifolia) and Laksha, the natural resin of the lac insect, three of the herbs at the heart of the formula, joined with a large group of classical herbs and a sesame oil base. It belongs to the classical oils recorded in the Ayurvedic literature.
It is prepared by the classical Sneha Paka method, in which the herbs and Laksha are cooked slowly into a sesame oil base. In the tradition the oil is used for Abhyanga, the practice of slow, even full-body massage: the warmed oil is worked into the skin, left for a time, and followed by a warm bath.
Art of Vedas presents its preparation of Chandanabala Lakshadi Thailam within that classical frame, describing the practice rather than any outcome, and tests it with every batch.
Quality and testing
Tested with every batch
Every production batch of Chandanabala Lakshadi Thailam 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 left 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 for products left on the skin, in milligrams per kilogram (mg/kg).
Microbiological safety
Microbiological safety is tested against ISO 17516:2014. The overall counts of microbes stay within the limits set for products left on the skin, 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; the thresholds for products left on the skin apply to this oil.
Further assurances
- An anhydrous, water-free oil, so it needs no added preservatives.
- Made in India under Good Manufacturing Practice, following ISO 22716 principles; not tested on animals.
- Tested for heavy metals by ICP-MS and for microbiological safety to ISO 17516:2014, with every batch.
Full ingredients
The complete INCI list, given in order. The base is sesame oil, carrying Laksha (lac) and the extracts of a large blend of classical herbs, chief among them Chandana (sandalwood) and Bala:
Laccifer Lacca Extract, Sesamum Indicum (Sesame) Seed Oil, Sida Cordifolia (Bala) Extract, Andropogon Jwarancusa Extract, Santalum Album Wood Extract, Vetiveria Zizanioides Root Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Anethum Sowa Seed Extract, Cedrus Deodara Wood Extract, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Rubia Cordifolia Root Extract, Coleus Vettiveroides Root Extract, Withania Somnifera Root Extract, Coscinium Fenestratum Stem Extract, Chonemorpha Fragrans Root Extract, Cyperus Rotundus Root Extract, Raphanus Sativus Root Extract, Elettaria Cardamomum Fruit Extract, Cinnamomum Verum Bark Extract, Mesua Ferrea Flower Extract, Alpinia Galanga Root Extract, Kaempferia Galanga Root Extract, Michelia Champaca Flower Extract, Pterocarpus Marsupium Wood Extract, Hemidesmus Indicus Root Extract, Sodium Chloride, Cinnamal, Eugenol, Coumarin, Limonene, Linalool.
Chandanabala Lakshadi Thailam is non-vegan: it is built on Laksha (the natural lac resin), and dairy is used only as a cooking medium in the classical preparation (cooked off, not present in the finished oil). The blend includes naturally aromatic herbs, so it carries some fragrance-allergen constituents; those present above the labelling threshold are declared in the ordered ingredient list, confirmed by analysis for each batch.
Product details
- Net content: 5 litre.
- Period after opening: 12 months.
- Made in India.
Precautions
- For external use only. Do not use internally.
- Avoid contact with the eyes. If contact occurs, rinse with water.
- Keep out of reach of children.
- If irritation occurs, discontinue use.
- Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight.
Chandanabala Lakshadi Thailam: questions on quality, testing and use
- What is Chandanabala Lakshadi Thailam?
- Chandanabala Lakshadi Thailam is a classical Ayurvedic herbal oil whose name draws together Chandana (sandalwood), Bala (Sida cordifolia) and Laksha (the natural lac resin). Art of Vedas prepares it as an anhydrous body massage oil: Laksha, Chandana, Bala and a large blend of classical herbs in a sesame oil base, cooked by the classical Sneha Paka method, offered in a 5 litre size. It contains no added water and no preservative, and is made for Abhyanga, the Ayurvedic full-body self-massage.
- Is Chandanabala Lakshadi Thailam tested for heavy metals?
- Yes. Every batch is tested for five heavy metals by ICP-MS (inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry). Lead, Cadmium, Mercury, Arsenic and Nickel were each within the permitted limit for products left on the skin, 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 Chandanabala Lakshadi Thailam 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 for products left on the skin, and Escherichia coli, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Staphylococcus aureus and Candida albicans are each absent. The product is also made under ISO 22716 Good Manufacturing Practice principles.
- What are the ingredients in Chandanabala Lakshadi Thailam?
- A sesame oil base carrying Laksha (lac) and a large blend of classical herbs, chief among them Chandana (sandalwood, Santalum album) and Bala (Sida cordifolia), together with liquorice, cardamom, cinnamon and others. The complete ordered INCI list is given on this page. Any fragrance allergens above the labelling threshold are declared in that list.
- Is Chandanabala Lakshadi Thailam vegan?
- No. Chandanabala Lakshadi Thailam is non-vegan: it is built on Laksha (the natural lac resin), and dairy is used as a cooking medium in the classical preparation. The dairy is a processing medium and is not present in the finished oil, but the lac resin and the use of dairy in the making mean the product is not vegan.
- How is Chandanabala Lakshadi Thailam used in Abhyanga?
- In Abhyanga, the Ayurvedic full-body self-massage, a small amount of the oil is warmed and worked into the skin with slow, even strokes until absorbed. In the traditional ritual the oil is left to rest on the skin for a time before bathing. It is for external use only; avoid contact with the eyes.
- Does Chandanabala Lakshadi Thailam contain a preservative?
- No. The oil is anhydrous, meaning it contains no added water, so no preservative is needed or added.
- Is Chandanabala Lakshadi Thailam tested on animals?
- No. Chandanabala Lakshadi Thailam is not tested on animals.
ART OF VEDAS
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The classical Chandana, Bala and Laksha oil of Ayurveda, a rich herb blend in a sesame base, tested with every batch. See the sizes, the full details and availability.
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Chandanabala Lakshadi Thailam by Art of Vedas: the classical Chandana, Bala and Laksha body oil of Ayurveda, prepared in a sesame base and tested for heavy metals and microbiological safety with every batch.
