Ksheerbala Oil
Ksheerabala Taila
A classical Ayurvedic medicated oil traditionally used for Vata related disorders, weakness and nervous-system support.
- Product Name
- Ksheerbala Oil
- Route
- External application
- Pack Size
- 200 ml, 1 Litre
Available Forms
- Medicated Oil / Taila
Overview
Ksheerbala Taila is a classical Ayurvedic oil prepared using Bala, Ksheera (cow’s milk) and Tila Taila (sesame oil). It is traditionally used for general strength and nourishment and is particularly associated with Vata disorders and neuromuscular conditions.
Traditional Ayurvedic Perspective
Ksheerbala Taila is traditionally considered a Vata pacifying, Brimhana and Balya oil. Bala provides strengthening and nourishing properties, while Ksheera and Tila Taila support the Snigdha and Vata-shamaka nature of the formulation.
It is traditionally used in Abhyanga, Basti, Shirodhara and other external Ayurvedic procedures, particularly where Vata aggravation, weakness and neuromuscular discomfort are present.
Ayurvedic Actions
- Vata Shamaka
- Helps pacify aggravated Vata
- Balya
- Supports strength
- Brimhana
- Nourishing and strengthening
- Rasayana
- Traditionally rejuvenative
- Snigdha
- Provides unctuousness and nourishment
- Vedana Shamana
- Supports relief from pain
- Daha Prashamana
- Traditionally supports relief from burning sensation
- Tvachya
- Supports skin nourishment
Traditionally Used To Support
- Vata disorders
- General weakness
- Muscular weakness
- Neuromuscular discomfort
- Joint and musculoskeletal discomfort
- Sciatica
- Paralysis and hemiplegia
- Neuropathy
- Burning and pain in the limbs
- General body nourishment and strength
- Vata-related conditions
Composition
- Ksheer (Cow’s Milk)
- Bala
- Sesame Oil as Base
Botanical Profile
Bala
- Botanical Name
- Sida cordifolia Linn.
- Common Name
- Country Mallow / Bala
- Part Used
- Root
Sesame
- Botanical Name
- Sesamum indicum
- Common Name
- Sesame
- Part Used
- Seed / Oil
Cow’s Milk
- Botanical Name
- Bos taurus
- Common Name
- Cow’s Milk
- Part Used
- Milk
Suggested Usage
For external application and body massage as directed by an Ayurvedic physician.
Storage
Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. Keep the container tightly closed.
Ayurveda References
Ashtanga Hridaya
Vagbhata. Ashtanga Hridaya, Chikitsa Sthana, Chapter 22 — Vatarakta Chikitsa, Verses 45–46.
Research Highlights
Standardisation of Ksheerabala Taila
Rao VN, Shankar T, Dixit SK, Ray AB. “Standardisation of Ksheerabala Taila.” Ancient Science of Life. 1996;16(1):21–25. PMID: 22556766.
The study investigated the pharmaceutical standardisation of Ksheerabala Taila, particularly the different stages of Sneha Paka, providing analytical information relevant to quality control of the formulation.
Ksheerabala Taila in Sandhigata Vata
Grampurohit PL, Rao N, Harti SS. “Effect of Anuvasana Basti with Ksheerabala Taila in Sandhigata Vata (Osteoarthritis).” AYU. 2014;35(2):148–151. PMID: 25558159.
A clinical study involving 30 patients evaluated Ksheerabala Taila administered through Anuvasana Basti. Significant improvement was reported in pain, swelling, tenderness, crepitus and walking velocity.
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