Ksheerabala Taila is a classical ayurvedic medicine manufactured using Bala, Milk and Tila taila which helps in conditions like sciatica, arthritis, lowbackache, cervical spondylosis, facial paralysis and as a rasayana (rejuvenation).
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1. Dr. Vimarsha V Bhatkalkar
First Year PG Scholar
Dept. of Rasashastra and Bhaishajya Kalpana
KLE SHRI BMK Ayurveda Mahavidyalaya
and Hospital, Belagavi, Karnataka
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3. Ksheera- means cow milk
Bala- means an herb called Sida cordifolia
ETYMOLOGY
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4. Ksheerabala Taila is a simple formulation and an important Sneha kalpana
mentioned in Ayurveda texts prepared from Go-Ksheera (cow milk), Bala (Sida
cordifolia) and Tila Taila (sesame oil).
Ksheerabala Taila was first mentioned in Sahasrayogam.
The presence of Go-Ksheera, Bala and Tila Taila makes Ksheerabala Taila to pacify
all the eighty chronic conditions of Vata origin.
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INTRODUCTION
5. बलामूलात्पंचपलं क्षीरपपष्टं च योजयेत् ।
क्षीरे चतुर्ुुणे तैलप्रस्थं मृद्धपिना पचेत् ॥
पाने वस्तै तथाभ्यंर्े नस्यकमुपण शस्यते ।
एतत् क्षीरबलातैलं वाताशीपतपवनाशनम् ॥
(Sahasrayogam, taila prakarana)
बलामूलात्पंचपलं – 5 pala of bala moola is taken (Kalka dravya)
क्षीरपपष्टं- The bala moola is taken and it is pounded with milk and made into paste.
क्षीरे चतुर्ुुणे- 4 parts of ksheera is taken (Drava dravya)
तैलप्रस्थं- 1 prastha of tila taila (Sneha dravya)
मृद्धपिना- heated in mild flame (60-70 degree Celsius)
पाने वस्तै तथाभ्यंर्े नस्यकमुपण शस्यते- Used in panchakarma procedures such as snehapana,
abhyanga, nasya karma.
एतत् क्षीरबलातैलं वाताशीपतपवनाशनम्- This formulation so called as Ksheerbala taila pacifies
the vata.
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REFERENCES
9. Ksheerabala Taila Shatapaka- Sahasra
Paka Bala Taila
Bala Taila and Shata
Paka Ksheearbala
Taila
Dasha Paka
Ksheerabala Taila
It is mentioned in
Sahasrayogam. Formula
contains a single drug for Kalka.
Milk is used as Drava Dravya.
No Kwatha is mentioned.
It is mentioned in Charaka
Samhita, Ashtanga Hridaya,
Bhavaprakash and Vangsena
as Shata Paka – Sahasra Paka
Bala Taila. The preparation
contains a single drug for
Kwatha and Kalka. Milk and
decoction are added in equal
amounts. If the processing is
repeated 100 times then Shata
Paka Ksheerbala Taila and
1000 times Sahasra Paka
Ksheerabala Taila.
It is mentioned in Sushruta
Samhita. The recipe contains a
single drug for decoction.
Kalka Dravya is not
mentioned.
It is mentioned in Chakradatta,
and Gadanigraha. It contains
only one drug for Kwatha and
Kalka. Amount of milk is added
four times to oil. The
preparation is repeated for 10
times hence it is called Dasha
Paka Bala Taila
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12. PHARMACOLOGICAL PROPERTIES
DRUG AYURVEDIC PERSPECTIVE MODERN PERSPECTIVE
BALA
MOOLA
Balya Ojavardhaka
Rasayana Brimhaniya
Raktapittahara
Vrishya
Prajastapana
Analgesic
Anti- inflammatory
Anti oxidant
Anti Parkinson’s disease
Anti microbial
CNS depressant.
TILA TAILA Brimhana Vrishya
Medhakara Prinana
Sthairya Chakshushya
Varnakara Krimighna
Tvakprasadana
Balya
Anti-inflammatory
Anti microbial
Anti oxidant
Cardioprotective
GOKSHEERA Jeevaniya
Rasayana
Ojovardhana (Charaka)
Anti microbial
Anti oxidant
Anti microbial
Carcinogenic
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13. Weighing machine
Khalwayantra
Measuring flask
Stainless steel vessel
Stirrer
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MATERIALS REQUIRED
SMALL AND LARGE SCALE:
14. • Bala moola – 5 Pala
• Tila Taila – 1 Prastha
• Goksheera – 4 Prastha
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METHOD OF PREPARATION
INGREDIENTS:
PURVAKARMA: • The ingredient Bala moola is collected and weighed with the
help of weighing machine and noted.
• Tila taila and Goksheera are taken in a required quantity with the
help of a measuring flask.
• Required quantity of bala moola is taken in khalwayantra and is
made into paste by pounding with milk.
15. • Required quantity of taila is taken in a stainless steel vessel and
and heated under mild flame.
• To this the kalka Dravya and drava Dravyas are added then the
taila is boiled and stirred well continuously so that the kalka is
not allowed to adhere to the vessel.
• When all drava dravyas are evaporated, the kalka is taken out
from time to time to know the condition of paka.
• As soon as the all the “Taila siddha lakshanas” are attained (i.e
वपतुवत् स्नेहकल्क, यदांर्ुल्या पवमपदुत, फ
े नोद्गमन) the hot taila is allowed to
cool.
• After self cooling, the prepared medicated oil is stored with
proper labelling and packing for further therapeutic use.
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PRADHANA KARMA:
PASCHAT KARMA:
16. PRECAUTIONS
• Mandagni should be maintained.
• Boiling has to be continued until Taila siddha lakshana are attained.
• Continous stirring has to be done so that the kalka Dravya does not stick to the bottom of
the vessel.
OBSERVATIONS
• The colour of the taila turns brown in colour.
• The kalka becomes waxy and when rolled between the index finger and thumb, it rolls
like a varti without sticking.
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17. • Vatarakta
• Vataroga ( all types of vata roga)
• Shukra dosha
• Rajodosha
• Karshya
• Svarabheda
• Used as rasayana (Nutrient to body and mind with adapto-immuno-neuro-
endocrino-modular properties)
• Other neurological disorders
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18. • Over Dose of ksheerabala capsule may lead to high cholesterol and blood
pressure. Hence people suffering from hypertension and high cholesterol should
consult a certified doctor before administration.
• Over dosage may hamper digestive fire causing indigestion.
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19. Used externally as abhyanga and in other panchakarma
procedure.
Internally: 1 karsha ( AFI)
Nasya: 6 drops in each nostril.
Internally if capsule then Ushna jala
3 years (API)
Shelf life of capsule: 3 years
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20. The Nasya with Ksheerabala Taila suppresses nerve inflammation due to
its Sheeta property and promotes nerve regeneration and gives strength
to muscles due to its Balya and Brihmana properties of drug present in it.
It prevents from wear and tear of nervous and muscular tissue.
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ACTION OF KSHEERABALA TAILA IN NASYA:
21. MODE OF ACTION:
BALA MOOLA TILA TAILA GOKSHEERA
• Bala possess Madhura Rasa and
Vipaka. Madhura Rasa mitigates
both Vata and Pitta Dosha. It is
Dhatunaamprabalam (strength to the
tissue) and is good for sense organs
and pleasing to mind
(Shadindriyaprasadaka).
• Bala contains chemical components
in small quantities of both ephedrine
and pseudoephidrine. Ephedrine is
known to stimulate the central
nervous system (CNS).
• Tila Taila is Madhura Rasa and
Vipaka, Balya and Rasayana in
Karma.It nourishes and strengthens
all Dhatu, checks Dhatukshaya and
thus alleviates Vata.
• Snigdha and Guru Guna decreases
Rukshata of Vata and with the help
of Ushna Guna and Veerya it
alleviates Vata
• Snigdha and Guru Guna decreases
Rukshata of Vata.
• Goksheera is having madhura rasa,
sheetavirya, mridu, snigdha, bahala,
shlakshana, guru, manda and
prasanna qualities. These ten
qualities are similar to that of the
ojas.
• It possess rasayana that is It
rejuvenates the whole body and is
considered to be jeevaniya.
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22. CONTD….
TILA TAILA
• Tila taila contains Alkaloid,
Saponin, Flavonoid, Tannin,
Phenols and Minerals.
Terpenoid presence gives antibacterial
and anti-diabetic properties. Terpenoid
are also helpful in reducing blood sugar
and blood pressure.
Alkaloids are central nervous system
stimulants.
Flavonoids and phenols possess
antioxidant properties also saponins
which are anti-oxidant, anti-cancer and
immunity booster.
Tannin present in oil has antibacterial
property.
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23. QUALITY CONTROL PARAMETERS FOR TAILA
• Organoleptic characters
• Specific gravity
• PH value
• Refractive index
• Viscosity
• Rancidity
• Iodine value
• Saponification value
• Acid value
• Total fatty matter
• Peroxide value
• Stability period
• Optic polarization
• TLC/HPTLC analysis
• Test for microbial load
• Aflatoxin test
• Pesticide residue analysis
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24. MANUFACTURING COMPANIES:
ARYA VAIDYA PHARMACY
REF: SAHASRAYOGAM
COST: Rs 125
SRI SRI TATTVA
REF: ASHTANG HRIDAYA
COST: ₹ 120
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30. COST ANALYSIS:
COMPANY COST (Rs) PACKING
ARYA VAIDYA
PHARMACY
125 200 ml
SRI SRI TATTVA 120 100 ml
PENTACARE AYUR
PHARMACY
120 100 ml
NAGARJUNA 170 200 ml
SITARAM 162 200 ml
KERALAAYURVEDA 168 200 ml
KOTTAKKAL AYURVEDA 165 200 ml
VAIDYARATNAM 177 200 ml
LAKSHMI SEVA
SANGHAM
190 100 ml
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31. COMPANY COST (Rs) PACKING
JAFFMAN 390 100 ml
BAIDYANATH 152 200 ml
SKM 180 100 ml
DR. JRK’s 131 100 ml
AVN SOFT GEL CAPSULE 550 100 Capsules
NAGARJUNA SOFT GEL CAPSULE 252 100 Capsules
KERALAAYURVEDA AVARTI
CAPSULE
570 100 Capsules
AVP SOFT GEL CAPSULE 177 100 Capsules
SITARAM AYURVEDA SOFT GEL
CAPSULE
588 100 Capsules
VAIDYARATNAM 101 CAPSULES 555 100 Capsules
SKM 10 ml 120 10 ml
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34. CONCLUSION
Ksheerabala Taila is being utilized as a Rasayana drug in conventional Ayurveda
treatment for epilepsy. The continuous administration of this formulation prevents the
release of abrupt electric discharges and improves the physical and mental condition of
the patient. It has profound soothing and relaxing effect on mind. Recent research has
showed that it reduces the oxidative stress in rat brain and hence proven effect on
neurotoxicity. Also, phytochemical analysis has been confirmed that The presence of
flavonoids in Sida cordifolia and their glycosides exert anticonvulsant effects on the
central nervous system.
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35. OWN VIEW
• Ksheerabala taila has multi dimensional usage in case of various vata
disorders.
• Much research works need to be undergone to know the efficacy of
Ksheerabala taila in neurological disorders.
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36. CONCLUSION:
• One of the simplest formulation with three ingredients.
• The formulation “ Ksheerabala Taila” is only mentioned in Sahasrayogam.
• Easily available in the market.
• The formulation is used internally and externally (for panchakarma procedures).
• A drug of choice when it comes to diseases of vata ailments.
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