Anu thailam requires many ingredients. The prominent ingredients among them include:
Jivanti (Leptadenia reticulata)
Ayurveda states it improves vision and is nourishing for the body, improving strength, life expectancy, and immunity
It balances all the three Doshas and the Vata and Pitta Doshas in particular
Its properties include Chakshushya (improving vision and treating eye disorders), Bruhmana (nourishing), and Balya (improving immunity)
Hrivera (Coleus zeylanicus)
Reduces vitiated Kapha and Vata Doshas
It is used in Ayurveda as an antimicrobial, anti-bacterial, anti-fungal, cytotoxic, and antioxidant
It is helpful in treating nasal bleeding disorders
It is used to prepare formulations to treat headaches and sinusitis
Devadaru (Cedrus deodara)
Devadaru is known as Himalayan Cedar
It can balance vitiated Kapha and Vata dosha
It is helpful in treating coughs and cold.
It is helpful in treating sinusitis and other nasal disorders
It eases headaches
Jalaada (Cyperus rotundus)
It is used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory properties
It pacifies Kapha and Pitta Doshas
Tvak (Cinnamomum zeylanicum)
It is used in traditional medicine as a carminative, astringent, haemostatic, antiseptic, antispasmodic, and expectorant
Usira (Vettiveria zizaniodes)
It pacifies Vata and Pitta Doshas
It is used as a detoxifier and aids wound healing
Gopi (Hemidesmus indicus)
Balances the three Doshas particularly Kapha and Vata Doshas
It is an Ayurvedic coolant
Himam (Santalum album)
Sandalwood
Traditionally used in the treatment of skin disorders
It is helpful in treating headaches and migraine
Darvi (Berberis aristata)
Used traditionally as an antifungal, antibacterial, antioxidant, antiviral and anti-inflammatory
Yashtimadhu (Glycyrrhiza glabra)
This is one among the group of 10 herbs called the Jeevaneeya Gana (10 herbs) which have anti-aging properties.
It is a multipurpose ingredient helpful Ayurvedic medicine as an anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, anti-cancer, anti-bacterial, anti-arthritic, analgesic, and antacid
Kolmaji (Cyperus malaccensis)
Is used in Ayurveda to cure sores
Agaru (Aquilaria Agallocha)
Is used in traditional medicine as an astringent, carminative and antiasthmatic
Is used in Ayurveda to help treat skin diseases
Shatavari (Asparagus racemosus)
It is called the queen of herbs
It is useful in Ayurveda as a nutritive tonic, rejuvenative, antioxidant, anti-microbial, anti-depressant, adaptogenic, and immunomodulator
Prapundarika (Sachaarum Officinarum)
A cooling Ayurvedic antiseptic that is said to give strength and comfort to the mind and heart
Bilva (Aegle marmelos)
It balances all the three Doshas
It is used in the treatment of sinusitis and the common cold
Utpala (Kaempferia rotunda)
It is used in Ayurvedic medicine as anti-inflammatory
Brahati (Solanum indicum)
One of the potent Dasha Moola herbs
Is an Ayurvedic anti-inflammatory
Kantakari (Solanum suratense)
It is used in traditional medicine as an antioxidant and anti-inflammatory
Rasna (Alpinia officinarum)
Ayurveda uses this herb for its properties of being an immunomodulator, anti-oxidant, and antimicrobial.
Salaparni (Desmodium gangeticum)
This herb is used in Ayurveda as an anthelmintic, immunity-stimulating, anti-catarrhal, antioxidant, and nervine tonic
It balances Vata and Kapha Doshas
Prasniparni (Uraria picta)
It is used in traditional medicine as an anti-inflammatory and anti-infective
Krimihara (Embelia ribes)
Wound healing properties in Ayurveda
Balances Vata Dosha and enhances the movement in the body
Kushta (Saussurea lappa)
It pacifies Vata and Kapha diseases
It is useful in traditional medicine as an antiviral, anti-inflammatory and improves skin health
Patra (Cinnamomum tamala)
Useful in Ayurvedic treatment of inflammation and running nose
Reduces the vitiated Kapha and Vata Doshas
Truti (Elettaria cardamomum)
It balances Kapha and Vata Doshas
It is used in Ayurveda as an antioxidant
Renuka (Vitex negundo)
Balances Vata and Kapha Dosha
Helps in Ayurvedic medicine to heal wounds
Kamala (Nelumbo Nucifera)
It is useful as an Ayurvedic diuretic, coolant, and tonic
Aja Ksheera (Goat Milk)
High protein to nourish without the cooling effect of cow’s milk.
Jalam (Rainwater)
In ancient times rainwater was unpolluted. Today this would be clean water.
Tila Thaila (Sesamum indicum)
Pacifies Kapha and Vata Doshas
It is strengthening and gets well absorbed by the tissues