Description

About

• Kshirabala Thailam is a classical Ayurvedic medicated oil prepared with Bala (Sida cordifolia), cow’s milk (Kshira), and sesame oil as its base.

• It is widely used in neurological, musculoskeletal, and degenerative disorders caused by Vata imbalance.

• Traditionally applied through massage (Abhyanga), Shirodhara, Nasya, and Pizhichil therapies.

Uses

• Reduces joint pain and inflammation

• Relieves nerve pain, sciatica, and neuralgia

• Effective in paralysis, facial palsy, and neurological weakness

• Helps in arthritis, cervical spondylosis, and frozen shoulder

• Improves sleep quality and reduces stress

• Nourishes and strengthens nerves, muscles, and bones

Benefits

• Neurological Support: Restores nerve function in paralysis and Vata disorders

• Muscle Strengthening: Enhances flexibility and reduces stiffness

• Joint Health: Eases arthritis, back pain, and spinal disorders

• Promotes Sleep: Calms the mind and reduces anxiety and insomnia

• Vata Balance: Nourishes tissues and corrects Vata imbalance

Different Names

• Tamil: பால் பலை தைலம் / Paal Balai Thailam

• Sanskrit: Kshirabala Taila

• Malayalam: ക്ഷീരബല തൈലം / Kshirabala Thailam

• Telugu: క్షీరబల తైలం / Kshirabala Tailam

• Kannada: ಕ್ಷೀರಬಲ ತೈಲ / Kshirabala Thaila

• English: Kshirabala Herbal Oil

Ingredients (Key Herbs)

• Bala (Sida cordifolia) – Strengthens nerves, muscles, and joints

• Cow’s Milk (Kshira) – Nourishing and cooling

• Sesame Oil – Balancing Vata, carrier base oil

How to Use

• External Application: Warm slightly and massage gently over affected areas

• Therapies: Used in Abhyanga, Shirodhara, Pizhichil, and Nasya treatments

• Frequency: Daily or as directed by an Ayurvedic physician

Precautions

• For external use only (unless prescribed for internal use in small doses)

• Avoid use on open wounds or skin infections

• People with Kapha imbalance (excess mucus, heaviness) should use cautiously

• Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight