Balaguluchyadi Thailam Benefits, How To Use, Ingredients, Side Effects

Balaguluchyadi Thailam is an Ayurvedic oil, used in Ayurvedic treatment of gout arthritis. It is used for external application. This oil is formulated based on Kerala Ayurveda principles. 

Benefits

Balaguluchyadi Thailam  Uses: 
It is used in the treatment of gout arthritis.
Relieves catarrh and allied complaints.
Headache, pain and burning sensation in the head region
Neuritis, neuropathy
Pain due to neurological reasons
Vascular headache
Hypertension

Effect on Tridosha – Balances Vata and Pitta

How to use Balaguluchyadi Tailam?
It is used for external application.

Application on feet

Oil application over feet

Precaution if you apply this oil over feet:
If you apply this oil on feet, make sure to wash off thoroughly with water or wipe off with cloth. The oil can make you slippery while walking.
After applying, make sure there are no oil spills on the floor. This can make the floor slippery.

Side Effects

There are no recorded side effects of this medicine on external application.
Keep out of sight and reach of children.
store in cool dry place, away from direct sunlight.

How long to use Balaguluchyadi oil? 
For external use, it can be used for a long period of time.

Principle

In this herbal oil, the herbs are infused in the medium of sesame oil along with herb water decotion. Then the solid waste herb materials are filtered out. Thus, this oil contains oil soluble and water soluble phyto-active principles of medicinal herbs.

Shloka Sanskrit Verse

Contents

Balaguluchyadi Thailam ingredients:
Bala – Sida cordifolia – Root – 256 g
Guduchi – Tinospora cordifolia – Stem – 256 g
Surapadapa – Cedrus deodara – Heartwood – 256 g
Water for decoction – 12.288 liters, boiled and reduced to 3.072 liters
Jata – Nardostachys jatamansi – Rhizome/Root – 16 g
Amaya – Saussurea lappa – Root – 16 g
Chandana – Red Sandalwood – Pterocarpus santalinus – Heartwood – 16 g
Kunduru – Boswellia serrata – Exudate – 16 g
Nata – Valeriana wallichi – Root – 16 g
Ashwagandha – Withania somnifera – Root – 16 g
Sarala – Pinus roxburghi – Heartwood – 16 g
Rasna – Pluchea lanceolata – Rhizome – 16 g
Taila – Oil of Sesamum indicum – 768 ml

Method of Preparation

Ingredients from Bala to Surapadapa is made into coarse powder and boiled in specified quantity of water till it reduces to quarter part. Decoction thus prepared is filtered and kept separetly. Ingredients from Jata to Rasna are powdered and added with sufficient quantity of water and mixed to form homogeneous paste. Murchita sesame oil is heated by adding paste and decoction with continuous stirring. Heating is stopped on appearance of froth over the oil and absence of moisture content. To confirm the absence of moisture, the oil is exposed to fire and checked for absence of crackling sound. It is filtered, cooled and stored in tightly closed container.

Reference and Expiry Date

Sahasrayoga – Tailayoga Prakarana – 14

Expiry date: 3 years from the date of manufacture. Once you open the seal, it is better to use it within an year.

Manufacturers

Arya Vaidya Sala – Kottakkal
Oushadhi
Nagarjuna – Balaaguloochyaadi Thailam

During pregnancy, lactation

If you were using this oil before pregnancy without any allergic reaction, you can continue using this oil even during pregnancy.
If you have not used this product before and wish to use it during pregnancy, better to consult a doctor because it can cause skin allergy in some rare cases.
It is generally considered as safe to use during lactation, however consult your doctor for the right advice.

Can this product be applied after steam therapy?
No. Oil is best applied before steam therapy. This is as per basic Ayurvedic principles.