Balaswagandhadi Thailam is an Ayurvedic oil, used in Ayurvedic treatment of fever, weakness of muscles, bones and joints etc. It is used for external application. This oil is formulated based on Kerala Ayurveda principles. Balaswagandhadi Tailam Uses: It is used in the treatment of headache, fever, emaciation, muscle wasting, lack of strength in joints, muscles and bones. It is used in all Vata diseases like arthritis, neuralgia, paralysis, insanity etc. It strengthens muscle, improves quality of blood. This oil is also known as Ashwagandha bala lakshadi thailam It is good in catarrh. Effect on Tridosha – Balances Vata and Pitta How to use Balaswagandhadi oil? It is used for external application, in Ayurvedic treatment like massage, dhara etc. Balaswagandhadi Kuzhampu (oil) side effects: There are no recorded side effects of this medicine on external application. It can be used to massage children and pregnant ladies. Keep out of sight and reach of children. store in cool dry place, away from direct sunlight. How long to use Balaswagandhadi Thailam? For external use, it can be used for a long period of time. Balaswagandhadi Tailam ingredients: 768 g of coarse powder of each of Bala – Sida cordifolia Ashwagandha – Withania somnifera Laksha – Laccifer lacca Water for decoction – 12.288 liters, boiled and reduced to 3.072 liters Taila – Oil of Sesamum indicum – 768 ml Mastu – Supernatent liquid of curds – 3.072 liters 12 g of fine powder of each of following, made together as paste. Rasna- Pluchea lanceolata Chandana – Red Sandalwood – Pterocarpus santalinus Manjishta – Rubia cordifolia Durva – Cynodon dactylon Madhuka – Licorice – Glycyrrhiza glabra Choraka – Angelica glauca Sariva – Hemidesmus indicus Usheera – Vetiveria zizanioides Jalada – Cyperus rotundus Kushta – Saussurea lappa Agaru – Aquilaria agallocha Suradruma – Cedrus deodara Haridra – Turmeric Rhizome – Curcuma Longa Kumuda – Nymphaea stellata Kaunti – Vitex agnus-castus Shatahva – Anethum sowa Padmakesara – Nelumbium speciosum Special method – Laksha is is powdered well and placed in a vessel. Hot water is poured and stirred well. When the water becomes red it is strained and used. Reference: Sahasrayoga – Tailayoga Prakarana – 13 Balaswagandhadi Kuzhambu is the same product. But here, in place of sesame oil base, a mix of sesame oil, castor oil and ghee is used as base. The two extra base combination further adds to the Vata pacifying quality of the oil.