Ksheerabala 101 Thailam is an Ayurvedic oil used in the treatment of Vata disorders causing neuro muscular pains, sciatica, spondylosis, paralysis etc. This oil is also available in capsule form. Ksheerabala 101 Thailam uses: It helps to relieve pain and inflammation. It is used in arthritis, sciatica, myalgia, spondylosis, etc. It is used in pain due to neurological origin – neuralgia. This oil on oral intake in form of Ksheerabala 101 capsule is believed to bring about nerve regeneration It is used in all types of arthritis – RA, Osteo-arthritis and gout. It brings about rejuvenation, nourishing in nature and improves quality of voice. Many ailments like cataract, earache, head ache, suryavartta, gulma, vaginal disorders and colic are relieved by this. Doctors also prescribe this for – Premature ejaculation Anxiety, panic attacks Depression, sleep problems Hypothyroidism treatment How to use Ksheerabala Thailam? It is used for massage, Ayurvedic enema therapy, Dhara, Seka etc. It is also used for mouth gargling, oil pulling, nasya therapy (nasal instillation of drops) etc. Dosage: For oral intake, if capsule, the usual dose is 2 capsule 2 times a day before food. It is usually administered along with hot water, which helps in quick absorption. If it is plain oil and indicated for oral intake, it is given in a dose of 5 – 10 drops once or twice a day, usually before food. Patient is asked to drink a glass of warm water following the oil. 6-10 drops for Nasya. In vata this is to be applied warm, not so in rheumatism. How is Ksheerabala 101 useful in Sleep disturbances? – Sleep problems are mainly caused due high Vata and Pitta Dosha. Ksheerbala taila, oral intake balances both these two Doshas. It calms the mind and nerves. Hence, very useful for a relaxing sleep. Ksheerabala 101 Taila side effects: There are no known side effects of this oil on external application. People with high cholesterol and BP should take extra precaution while taking this medicine, orally. Frozen food should be avoided soon after, or before taking this, orally. Hot water should be taken after taking this. Overdosage may lead to indigestion. It can be given to pregnant mother or children, under medical supervision. Ksheerabala oil ingredients: Ksheerbala 101 is the oil, which is processed for 101 times. Usually it is used only for internal administration. Ksheerabala taila – name suggests that it is processed only for one time. Usually this oil is used for external application, as in massage, Panchakarma treatment (enema) etc. However, this version of the oil can also e taken internally. Ksheera means cow milk Bala means an herb called Sida cordifolia Taila means – sesame oil The oil is formulated as follows – Bala – Sida cordifolia 10 grams Bala – water decoction – 160 ml Ksheera – Milk – 160 ml Taila – Sesame oil – 40 ml Reference: Ashtanga Hrudayam Vatarakta Chikitsa 22/45-46, Charaka Samhita Chikitsa Sthana 29th Chapter (Vatarakta) Sahasrapaka and Shatapaka Bala Taila: बला कषाय कल्काभ्यां तैलं क्षीर समं पचेत्| सहस्रं शतवारं वा वातासृग्वात रोगनुत्||११९|| रसायनमिदं श्रेष्ठमिन्द्रियाणां प्रसादनम्| जीवनं बृंहणं स्वर्यं शुक्रासृग्दोष नाशनम्||१२०|| इति सहस्र पाकं शत पाकं वा बलातैलम्| balā kaṣāya kalkābhyāṃ tailaṃ kṣīra samaṃ pacet| sahasraṃ śatavāraṃ vā vātāsṛgvāta roganut||119|| rasāyanamidaṃ śreṣṭhamindriyāṇāṃ prasādanam| jīvanaṃ bṛṃhaṇaṃ svaryaṃ śukrāsṛgdoṣa nāśanam||120|| iti sahasra pākaṃ śata pākaṃ vā balātailam| Oil is cooked by adding the decoction of bala (4 times in quantity of oil), paste of Bala – Country mallow (root) (1/4th in quantity of oil), and milk (in equal quantity of oil) for the 1000 or 100 times. This medicated oil cures both the rejuvenation of the body, promotion of clarity of sense perception, longevity, robustness and voice. It cures morbidities in semen and menstruation. Expiry date: 3 years from the date of manufacture. Once you open the seal, it is better to use it within an year.