Kerala Ayurveda Bala Thailam is an ayurvedic herbal oil that is well acknowledged for its effectiveness on neurological and rheumatic conditions like gout, arthritis, osteoarthritis, and rheumatoid arthritis and can be massaged into the affected areas to relieve joint stiffness and swelling in these disorders.

This oil is rich in many herbs such as Bala, erand , raasna, manjishtha, mudgaparni, maashparni , jatamansi, etc. that contain pain relief factors and anti-inflammatory properties which makes it effective for joint pain. The key ingredient 'Bala' has analgesic effects on the body generally used for providing power to muscles and bones.

Kerala Ayurveda Bala Thailam is made according to the method given in Ashtanga Hridayam. To make this herbal oil, sesame oil is utilized as the solvent which also contains herb water concoction. The unwanted components are then filtered out. As a result, both water and oil-soluble phytoactive elements of medicinal herbs are present in this oil.

This medicated oil can be used internally or externally depending on the patient and type of disorder. It can be applied as a massage oil to relieve aches in various body parts and as ear drops to treat a variety of ear conditions. Additionally, this oil can be used as an enema to treat some intestinal problems. In newborn babies, it is used for massaging the body for better growth and mental health.

Kerala Ayurveda Bala Thailam Shloka

बलाशतं छिन्नरुहापादं रास्नाष्टभागिकम्।
जलाढक शते पक्त्वा शत भागस्थिते रसे॥ 
दधि मस्त्विक्षु निर्यास शुक्तैस्तै लाढकं समैः । 
पचेत्साजपयोऽर्थांशं कल्कैरेभिः पलोन्मितैः ॥ 
शठीसरलदार्वेला मञ्जिष्ठा गुरुचन्दन।
पद्मकाति बला मुस्ता शूर्पपर्णीहरेणुभिः ॥  
यष्ट्याह्वसुरस व्याघ्र नखर्षभक जीवकैः। 
पलाशरस कस्तूरी नलिका जातिकोशकैः॥  
स्पृक्काकुङ्कुम शैलेयजाती कटुफलाम्बुभिः। 
त्वक्कुन्दुरुक कर्पूर तुरुष्क श्रीनिवासकैः ॥  
लवङ्ग नख कङ्कोल कुष्ठमांसी प्रियङ्गुभिः।  
स्थौणेयतगरध्यामवचा मदनकप्लवैः ॥
सनागकेसरैः सिद्धे दद्याच्चात्रावतारिते ।  
पत्रकल्कं ततः पूतं विधिना तत्प्रयोजितम् ॥ 
कासं श्वासं ज्वरं छर्दि मूर्छा गुल्म क्षतक्षयान् ।  
प्लीह शोषावपस्मारम लक्ष्मीं च प्रणाशयेत्॥ 
बलातैल मिदं श्रेष्ठं वातव्याधि विनाशनम्।

Kerala Ayurveda Bala Thailam Ingredients

Kerala Ayurveda Bala Thailam constituents of the following medicinal herbs are listed below

• Bala
• Atibala
• Guduchi
• Raasna
• Shati
• Ela
• Tulsi
• Aguru
• Manjistha
• Daru Haridra
• Sarala
• Shwet Chandan
• Padmaka
• Mudgaparni
• Maashparni
• Mustak
• Eranda
• Vyaghra Nakh
• Hrishabhak
• Jeevak
• Kasturi
• Yashtimadhu
• Palash
• Nilika
• Kumkuma
• Jatiphala
• Ambu
• Katphala
• Sprikka
• Dalchini
• Kunduru
• Plava
• Karpoor
• Kushta
• Kankola
• Srinivasaka
• Lavang 
• Priyangu
• Jatamansi
• Tagar
• Vacha
• Nagkeshar
• Madanakha
• Mastu (curd)
• Ajak sheera (goat milk)
• Shukta
• Ikshu rasa (sugarcane juice)
• Til taila (sesame oil)
• Water

Kerala Ayurveda Bala Thailam Benefits

Treats Neurological Disorders
Kerala Ayurveda Bala Thailam is extremely beneficial in the treatment of nervous disorders such as muscle spasms, partial paralysis, facial swelling, hemiparesis (muscle weakness or paralysis solely on a single side of the body caused by spinal cord injury), emprosthotonos (body shape is sharply bent), and so on.

It is a highly beneficial medicine for epilepsy as it helps the nervous system to strengthen and revitalize, assisting in the restoration of normal electrical activity between the neurons that are generating the seizures and stopping subsequent seizure attacks.

Very helpful in the case of Paralysis as this therapeutic oil used for full body massage soothes the muscles and nerves, while foot massage can soothe the ligaments and muscles in the lower extremities. The muscles and nerves can be stimulated by a heated oil massage.

Useful in Arthritis
Kerala Ayurveda Bala Thailam is considered to be a good treatment for arthritis and osteoarthritis since the herbs used in this therapy are known to lessen inflammation and severe pain. Its effective anti-inflammatory, anti-convulsant, and antioxidant characteristics contribute to the quick restoration of the joints' healthy state.

Some herbs have calming and analgesic qualities that can help treat joint discomfort and internally strengthen your bones. Additionally, it helps to decrease swelling and further improves mobility. This oil is believed to improve blood flow, which helps to alleviate pain within the affected regions.

Effective Remedy for Healthy Ears
Kerala Ayurveda Bala Thailam can be used in the form of eardrops as this oil improves ear function by nourishing the ear canal, and ear cartilage, and assisting the body in generating appropriate immunological responses to infrequent inflammation. It promotes the hydration of ear canals and joints for proper functioning.

The ear nerves are calmed and relaxed, allowing for the best possible hearing and understanding of sound. It encourages the ears' normal functioning and facilitates regular sleep cycles by cooling and soothing the brain for a comfortable mind.

Beneficial for Newborn Babies
Kerala Ayurveda Bala Thailam is the preferred oil for massaging newly born babies. Massaging a newborn baby's ears, feet, and hands with this herbal oil is quite beneficial for the development and growth of the newborn. This oil is healthy for the nourishing tissues and supports in building young children's muscle tone. With a hyperactive infant, daily massage is relaxing and supports a healthy lifestyle.

It applies a warm oily feeling softly on their skin. It significantly improves the psychological and physical functions of newborns and also improves the child's general growth and metabolism by increasing blood circulation. Additionally, it speeds up the baby's recovery from physiological jaundice compared to babies who don't receive a neonatal massage.

Kerala Ayurveda Bala Thailam Side Effects

There are no known negative effects of this medication. However, nausea and indigestion could result from overdosage hence it is advised to take in recommended doses only. Avoid eating anything cold immediately after consuming this oil orally.

Kerala Ayurveda Bala Thailam Dosage

For External Usage
It can be used externally for massage. Take the required amount of oil to massage the affected area for half an hour to one hour.

For Internal Usage

• It can be used in the form of ear drops and nasal drops (nasya):- Put 2 to 3 drops of the oil in each ear or nose for relief.
• With water or milk take 2 to 3 ml of oil to be taken orally once or twice daily before meals.

Medicated enema
This oil can also be used in the form of medicated anema depending upon the type of disease.

Kerala Ayurveda Bala Thailam Shelf Life

Kerala Ayurveda Bala Thailam comes with a shelf life of 3 years from the date of manufacture.

Kerala Ayurveda Bala Thailam References

Ashtanga Hridayam (chikitsa sthanam, Vatavyadhi chikitsa).