Ayurvedic Botanicals

Herbs with Purpose

Every ingredient earns its place.

Recognizable Ayurvedic botanicals. Thoughtfully selected for modern hair and scalp rituals.

Hero Botanicals

The botanicals behind the ritual

Sixteen hero botanicals across the ORAA rituals.

Amla

Scalp + Shine

Amla

A classic Ayurvedic botanical, traditionally used to support scalp care, stronger-looking hair, and natural shine.

Found in: Root Revival Shampoo Bar · Root Revival Conditioner Bar · Root Vitality Pre-Wash Oil

Bhringraj

Scalp + Strand

Bhringraj

Known in Ayurveda as the "King of Hair," used in ORAA for scalp and strand care as part of traditional Ayurvedic hair rituals.

Found in: Root Revival Shampoo Bar

Neem

Fresh Scalp Feel

Neem

Traditionally used to support a clean, balanced scalp — helping calm itchiness and flaky-feeling buildup for a fresher wash-day feel.

Found in: Scalp Balance Shampoo Bar

Poduthalai

Rare South Indian Tradition

Poduthalai

A rare, regional herb rooted in traditional South Indian scalp rituals.

Found in: Scalp Balance Shampoo Bar

Red Hibiscus

Softness + Shine

Red Hibiscus

Traditionally used for softness and shine, helping strands feel smooth and shine-ready.

Found in: Root Revival Conditioner Bar · Scalp Balance Pre-Wash Oil

Rosemary

Invigorating Scalp Care

Rosemary

A favorite in modern scalp-care routines for its fresh, invigorating feel — used in ORAA to energize the scalp during massage and cleansing.

Found in: Root Revival Shampoo Bar · Root Vitality Pre-Wash Oil

Murumuru Butter

Conditioning Slip

Murumuru Butter

A rich plant butter that adds glide, slip, and softness to conditioner bars for smoother-feeling hair.

Found in: Root Revival Conditioner Bar · Scalp Balance Conditioner Bar

Broccoli Seed Oil

Smooth Finish

Broccoli Seed Oil

A lightweight oil known for a silicone-like smoothing feel, helping support shine and frizz control in the finishing serum.

Found in: Scalp Balance Conditioner Bar

Fermented Rice Water

Strength + Shine

Fermented Rice Water

A traditional fermentation ritual used for centuries across South and East Asian hair care, rich in amino acids and nutrients believed to strengthen strands and add natural shine.

Found in: Root Revival Shampoo Bar

Brahmi

Scalp + Strand

Brahmi

A revered Ayurvedic herb traditionally used to calm the scalp and support strand resilience as part of long-standing hair rituals.

Found in: Root Revival Shampoo Bar

Tea Tree

Scalp Comfort

Tea Tree

Known for its naturally purifying feel, traditionally used to support a clean, refreshed scalp between washes.

Found in: Scalp Balance Shampoo Bar

Lavender

Scalp Comfort

Lavender

A calming botanical prized for its soothing aroma, used to bring a sense of relaxation to the scalp-care ritual.

Found in: Scalp Balance Shampoo Bar

Avocado

Softness + Slip

Avocado

A nourishing plant oil valued for its rich, emollient feel — helping bring softness and glide to the conditioning ritual.

Found in: Root Revival Conditioner Bar

Jojoba

Softness + Slip

Jojoba

A lightweight plant oil similar in structure to the scalp's natural oils, helping condition without weighing hair down.

Found in: Scalp Balance Conditioner Bar

Argan

Softness + Slip

Argan

Prized for centuries in traditional beauty rituals, known for helping strands feel smooth, soft, and nourished.

Found in: Root Revival Conditioner Bar

Squalane

Shine + Finish

Squalane

A lightweight, plant-derived emollient known for its silky finish — helping lock in shine without residue.

Found in: Scalp Balance Conditioner Bar

Ingredients by role

How they work together

Every botanical is chosen for a specific purpose in the ritual.

Scalp & Strand Care

Amla · Bhringraj · Brahmi · Rosemary

Scalp Comfort

Neem · Poduthalai · Tea Tree · Lavender

Softness & Slip

Murumuru Butter · Avocado · Jojoba · Argan

Shine & Finish

Broccoli Seed Oil · Squalane · Hibiscus · Amla

Why waterless

Concentrated by design — our waterless bars bring purposeful ingredients together in a compact format designed to last, without the plastic bottle.

Ayurveda-Inspired · Plant-Derived · Waterless · Vegan · Made in California

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