Bala Thailam

Bala-Indian Country mallow- Sida Cordifolia– Kurumthotty

Bala Thailam, or Bala Taila, is an Ayurvedic herbal oil preparation used in traditional Indian medicine. “Thailam” or “Taila” translates to “oil” in Sanskrit. This herbal oil is primarily used for massage and is considered beneficial for promoting strength, nourishing the body, and improving overall well-being.

The oil is typically prepared through herbal decoction and oil infusion. It involves simmering the herbs in a base oil, usually sesame or coconut oil until the beneficial compounds of the herbs are infused into the oil.

1. Muscle Strength: Enhances muscle tone and strength.
2. Joint Health: Supports joint mobility and flexibility.
3. Pain Relief: Alleviates muscle and joint discomfort.
4. Nervous System Support: Calms and nurtures the nervous system.
5. Stress Relief: Helps reduce stress and tension.
6. Improved Circulation: Enhances blood flow to tissues.
7. Postnatal Care: Aids in postpartum recovery and strength building.
8. Bone Health: Supports bone density and integrity.
9. Relaxation and Comfort: Induces a sense of relaxation and well-being.
10. Holistic Wellness: Promotes overall physical and mental health.

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• Agaru – Aquilaria Agallocha
• Ambu – Pavonia Odorata
• Athibala – Abutilon Indicum
• Bala-Indian Country mallow- Sida Cordifolia
• Chandana-Sandal-Santalum album album
• Chinnaruha – Amruta – Indian Tinospora – Tinospora Cordifolia
• Daru – Devadaru – Himalayan cedar (bark) – Cedrus deodara
• Dhyama – Axlewood-Anogeissus latifolia Wall.
• Ela – Cardamom – Elettaria cardamomum
• Haren – Vitex agnus-castus
• Ikshurasa – Sugarcane – Saccharum officinarum
• Jati – Nutmeg – Myristica fragrans
• Jivaka – Malaxis acuminata D.Don / Microstylis wallichii Lindl.
• Kankola – Piper cubeba
• Karpoora – Camphor – Cinnamomum camphora
• Kasturi – Musk
• Katphala – Myrica nagi
• Kumkum-Saffron-Poppy – Crocus sativus
• Kunduru – Boswellia serrata
• Kushta – Saussurea lappa
• Lavanga – Clove – Syzigium aromaticum
• Madanaka – Randia spinosa
• Mamsi – Nardostachys Jatamansi
• Manjishta – Indian Madder – Rubia cordifolia
• Mashaparni – Teramnus labialis Spreng.
• Mudgaparni – Phaseolus trilobus
• Musta – Nut grass– Cyperus rotundus
• Nagakeshara – Mesua ferrea 
• Nakha – Capparis zeylanica
• Neelika – Indigofera tinctorea
• Palasha – Butea monosperma
• Plava – Cyperus bulbosus / Nyctanthes arbor-tristis
• Rasna- Pluchea lanceolata
• Rishabhaka – Milk tree –  Manilkara Hexandra (Roxb.) Dubard / Mimusoops hexandra Roxb.
• Sarala – Pinus Roxburghi
• Shaileya – Parmelia Perlata
• Shanti – Hedychium Spicatum
• Sthauneya – Clerodendrum Infortunatum Linn./ Viscosum Vent. Gaertn.
• Surasa – Holy Basil – Ocimum sanctum
• Tagara – Valeriana Wallichi
• Taila – Oil of Sesamum indicum 
• Turushka – Hyoscyamus niger-Henbane
• Twak – Cinnamon – Cinnamomum zeylanicum
• Vacha – Sweet flag– Acorus calamus
• Vyaghranakha – Capparis Zeylanica
• Yashti – Madhuka – Licorice – Glycyrrhiza glabra
• Padmaka – Prunus puddum- Wild Himalayan Cherry
• Priyangu – Beautyberry – Callicarpa macrophylla
• Ajaksheera – Aja Ksheera-Goat milk
• Shukta – Fermented gruel – Kanji
• Sprikka – Delphinium Zalil Aitch et. Hemsl.
• Mastu – Supernatant liquid of curds