Ksheerabala Tailam / Kshirabala Tailam:
Ksheerabala Tailam / Kshirabala Tailam is a very popular herbal medicine available in the form of medicated oil used for both internal as well as external application. It is successfully used in the treatment of all the Vata Vyadhi’s including Pakshaghata / Pakshavadha (Paralysis / Hemiplegia / Paraplegia), Ardita (Facial Paralysis / Bells Palsy), Sandhigata Vata (Osteoarthritis), Katishoola / Katigraha (Low back pain / Low back discomfort / Lumbago) and many other wide array of problems.
Ksheerabala Tailam / Kshirabala Tailam
The name Ksheerabala Tailam / Kshirabala Tailam points out towards the chief ingredients of the medicament i.e. Ksheera (Milk), Bala (Roots of Sida cordifolia) and Tailam (Sesamum or Gingely Oil
Ref: Ashtanga Hridayam
Ingredients:
- Bala Moola / Balamula – Roots of Sida cordifolia
- Tailam – Oil of Sesamum indicum
- Ksheera – Milk (Cow milk)
Available form:
- Tailam – Medicated oil
Avrutti / Avarti –
Other than the regular oil for External application Ksheerabala Tailam / Kshirabala Tailam is also available in various potencies. They are called Avarti or Avrutti. The number opposite to Ksheerabala Tailam / Kshirabala Tailam indicates the number of times the oil is fortified or processed. The more the fortification number against the name of the oil, the more effective it is in eradicating the diseases and disorders. The Avarti’s available are 3, 7, 14, 21, 41, 101.
Usage:
- Internal and External application
Dose:
- Abhyantara Snehana (Internal medication) – For Nitya Sneha Pana / Shamana Sneha (Daily consumption in metered doses) in Chronic Rheumatism and Chronic Vata Vyadhi’s or when the strength of the patient is more – 5-30ml 2-3 times per day or as advised by the doctor {The dose will be much higher and is increased in a step up pattern in case of Shodana Sneha – Given before cleansing measures}. For this the higher potencies of Tailam should be used. Potencies less than 7 Avrutti (7 times fortified) should not be used for internal consumption
- Prakshepa Sneha – Used as adjuvant in certain Neurological diseases – 15-120 drops or as directed. These are used admixed in prescribed Kashaya’s or Milk. Ksheerabala Tailam 101 (processed and fortified for 101 times) – 10-60 drops for intake mixed in Kashayam or Milk {Used for Nasya too}
- Nasya – Nasal installation of Tailam – For diseases of face, head, neck, shoulders, and diseases above the region of neck (eye, ear, nose, oral disorders) – 6-10 drops
- Vasti / Basti {Medicated enema} – 25 to 100ml or as directed
- Bahya Sneha {External application} – Ksheerabala Tailam is used for Abhyanga {Massage}, Kaya Seka / Sarvanga Dhara {Streamed pouring over the body}, Shiro Abhyanga {Head Massage}, Shiro Pichu {Keeping a cotton piece or a cloth piece dipped in medicated oil over the scalp and tying it in position}, Shirovasti / Shirobasti {Oil pooling over the head, in a leather cap} etc. Dose – As required
Indications:
- Vata Vyadhi’s – Acute and Chronic Neuromuscular and Musculoskeletal disorders / Rheumatism / Neuralgia / Upper and Lower Motor Neuron Disorders
- Pakshaghata / Pakshavadha (Paralysis / Hemiplegia / Paraplegia)
- Ardita (Facial Paralysis / Bells Palsy)
- Mastishka Vikara – Diseases / Disorders of the Brain and Spinal Cord / Atrophy of Cranial Nerves
- Apasmara – Epilepsy, Memory Disorders
- Yoshapasmara – Hysteria
- Sandhigata Vata (Osteoarthritis)
- Katishoola / Katigraha (Low back pain / Low back discomfort / Lumbago, Lumbar Spondylosis)
- Vatarakta – Gout
- Mamsagata Vata – Muscle pains / Myalgia
- Snayugata Vata – Pain in tendons and ligaments
- Asthigata Vata {Musculoskeletal disorders}
- Gridhrasi – Sciatica
- Bahyayama and Antarayama – Tetanus / Opisthotonus / Emprosthotonus / Pleurothotonus
- Vataja Timira – Blindness or blurring of vision caused by Vata vitiation
- Karnashoola – Ear Pain
- Shirashoola / Shira Shoola / Shira shula – Headache
- Suryavarta – Migraine
- Gulma – Abdominal tumours
- Shoola – Colic / Spasmodic Dyspepsia
- Yoni Roga – Vaginal and Uterine Diseases, Vaginal Pain
- Vandhyatva – Sterility
- Supti – Local anaesthesia / Numbness
- Phakka Roga – Rickets
- Urashoola – Chest Pain / Pleural pain
- Hridroga / Hrudroga – Heart Diseases
- Badhirya – Deafness / Impairment of hearing
- Gandha Nasha – Impairment of sense of smell
- Artava Roga – Disorders of Menstruation
Disclaimer:
- These blogs are written for informative purpose and not for self prescription
- Intake of any medicine without prescription of a qualified Ayurveda doctor is dangerous
- A thorough examination of the disease and the diseased by a qualified Ayurvedadoctor followed by diagnosis and prescription is mandatory
- Dietetic & Lifestyle advices, co-prescriptions, treatments etc may be essential and may prescribed by your doctor
- Ayurveda medicines are time tested and are not universal (all medicines do not suit everyone)
Pictures courtesy (with thanks):
http://www.humanillnesses.com/original/Pan-Pre/Paralysis.html
http://www.uwhealth.org/physical-therapy-occupational-therapy-speech-therapy/facial-retraining/11376
Migraine Headache or Neurovascular Headache- Description, Types, Causes
http://www.solanospine.com/joint-pain
http://www.bestdoctorsblog.com/es/se-puede-predecir-el-lumbago/
http://www.curefibroids.space/2015/09/02/uterus-pain-and-bleeding/
Dr Raghuram Y.S.
MD (Ay), Ayurvedic Rheumatology
Consultant Ayurvedic Physician
Speciality: Joint and Spine care
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Ph: +91-9480071422
Email: drraghuramys@gmail.com
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