Balā Taila · बला तैल
post-natal recovery; elderly skincare.
Ksheerabala Taila (Milk-Bala oil; the 7× / 21× / 101× versions)
Kṣīrabalā Taila क्षीरबला तैल
taila bodywhole-body vata Tier A · multi-source
Indications
sensitive Vata abhyanganeuralgiapost-injury recoveryjoint careelderly massage
Ingredients
| Ingredient | Modern | Classical |
|---|---|---|
Base (Sneha) | ||
| Sesame oil (Tila Taila) · Tila | 1000 ml | — |
Kalka — paste herbs | ||
| Bala (Country Mallow) · Balā | 250 g | — |
Drava — liquid medium | ||
| Bala (Country Mallow) · Balā Decoction | 1000 ml | — |
| Cow milk (Goksheera) · Gokṣīra | 1000 ml | — |
Multi-cycle cooking
Ksheerabala is essentially Bala Taila cooked multiple times with fresh milk and Bala decoction each cycle. Commercial labelling:
- Ksheerabala 7 = 7 cycles. Standard pharmacy grade.
- Ksheerabala 21 = 21 cycles. Premium therapeutic.
- Ksheerabala 101 = 101 cycles. Specialist neurological / sensitive-skin grade. Takes weeks to make.
For ordinary daily cosmetic abhyanga, 7-cycle is sufficient. For aging or sensitive skin, 21-cycle. 101-cycle is rare and expensive.
How to apply 5-10 ml on joints / sensitive areas. Full body 30 ml.
Vaidya review required
This formulation requires verification by a qualified vaidya before clinical or commercial use — for botanical-identity confirmation, dose calibration, and patient-population safety.
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