Mustard oil, aba thel in Sinhala, is pressed from mustard seeds and sold by Bowatte in Kandy for massage and hair. It has the strong, pungent smell typical of the seed.
How it is used
- For external use.
- A generous amount is massaged well into the skin; the maker suggests following the massage with a warm compress.
- Also massaged into the scalp and combed through the hair.
Sizes
30ml, 60ml, 180ml, 375ml and 750ml bottles.
Storage
Keep the bottle closed in a cool, dark place, away from direct sunlight and heat.
Read the label before use, and ask a doctor or an Ayurvedic physician first if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, taking medication or under medical care.
Bowatte Beheth Shalawa is an Ayurvedic family business in Kandy, founded in 1914 by the Ayurvedic physician Dr H. B. Bowatte.
