THE INGREDIENT LIBRARY
Ancient Botanicals, Precisely Understood
Every Radhvé formula is built around one hero botanical — named in Sanskrit, documented in classical Ayurvedic texts, and sourced as close to its origin in Northeast India as possible.
Bhringraj — भृंगराज
Eclipta Alba · Keshavardhana (hair growth promoter)
Named ‘King of Hair’ in classical Ayurvedic texts, Bhringraj has been used for hair growth support since 200 BCE. In Radhvé’s Keshya Rasayana Tailam, it is blended with Brahmi and Amla into a nourishing coconut oil base, alongside Methi, Kalonji, Hibiscus, Henna, Aloevera, Betel Leaf, and a touch of Sarso (mustard) oil.
Classical Reference
The Charaka Samhita describes Bhringraj as a Keshavardhana herb — one that activates dormant follicles and strengthens hair at the root. Its Sanskrit name means ‘King of Hair,’ a title it has held for over two millennia.
Origin: Grows wild in the floodplains of Assam and the foothills of the Himalayas.
Reetha — रीठा
Sapindus Mukorossi · Kesha Shodhana (natural cleansing)
Fermented Reetha is the base of Radhvé’s Rasayana Hair Ritual Wash, combined with Shikakai and Amla for a gentle cleanse that maintains natural shine.
Classical Reference
Used across the Indian subcontinent for 3,000 years before sulphates existed, Reetha (soapberry) produces a natural, mild lather that cleanses without stripping the scalp’s protective oils.
Origin: Cultivated across Northeast India and the Himalayan foothills.
Brahmi — ब्राह्मी
Bacopa Monnieri · Medhya (supports vitality)
A key co-ingredient in Radhvé’s Keshya Rasayana Tailam, working alongside Bhringraj and Amla in the classical Ayurvedic combination.
Classical Reference
Brahmi is one of Ayurveda’s most revered Rasayana herbs — traditionally used to strengthen and nourish from within. In hair care, it is prized for supporting scalp circulation.
Origin: Thrives in the wetlands and paddy margins of Assam.
Amla — आमला
Phyllanthus Emblica · Snehana (imparts shine and softness)
Present in all three Radhvé formulations — the oil, the wash, and the Keshvara Tablets — as the connective thread of the Rasayana system.
Classical Reference
The highest natural source of Vitamin C among common fruits, Amla has been central to Ayurvedic hair care for centuries — valued for imparting shine, softness, and strength to the hair shaft.
Origin: Grown extensively across the forests and homesteads of Northeast India.
Shatavari — शतावरी
Asparagus Racemosus · Balasya (strength-giving)
A classical Ayurvedic Rasayana herb with a long tradition in hair and scalp wellness. While not currently part of the Radhvé formulations, we include it here for its significance in the broader Ayurvedic hair care tradition we draw from.
Classical Reference
Known as the ‘Queen of Herbs,’ Shatavari is traditionally used in Ayurveda as a Rasayana — a rejuvenating tonic supporting overall strength and vitality, extended here to hair wellness.
Origin: Cultivated in the humid, biodiverse terrain of Meghalaya and Assam.
