College of Ayurvedic Diet & Digestion

 

AYURVEDIC HERB SUPPLEMENTS

Bala Taila HERBAL OIL

An herbal oil infused with Bala (Sida cordifolia). As a muscle and bone tonic it is used for joint pain, tension and wound healing. This calming formula reduces stress and anxiety. It is a favored oil for new born baby massage and general well-being.

How Does This Ayurvedic Herb Supplement Improve Wellness?

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SUGGESTED USE

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Metabolic Nature of Bala Taila

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INCREASES
Guna Help

Increases These Biocharacteristics (Gunas)

Functional Ayurveda helps you assess imbalances through 20 main biocharacteristics (gunas). Aggravating these characteristics weakens your body and causes imbalance. By knowing which characteristics are habitually imbalanced in your body, you will be able to identify and correct imbalances before you get sick. Every characteristic has an opposite which balances it (i.e. hot balances cold). You restore balance by favoring diet and lifestyle choices that increase the opposite characteristic.

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OILY

ABOUT OILY BIOCHARACTERISTIC

In Ayurveda, oily refers to anything moistening. More specifically, oily refers to building substances that increases fat, or are themselves fatty. For example, sugar is Oily.

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DOSHAS
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The Three Doshas / Body Types

According to the biocharacteristic theory of medicine, people tend to get sick, over and over again, due to habitual causes and imbalances that are unique to the person. Your body type summarizes this tendency, showing you the 'type' of conditions and imbalances that frequently challenge your health & wellness. Using body type, you can also identify remedies likely to improve your strength and resiliency. Your body type identifies physical and mental characteristics as well as your personal strengths and weaknesses. The calculation of your body type is based on your medical history.

The 3 functional body types (doshas), are Catabolic (Vata), Metabolic (Pitta), and Anabolic (Kapha). Catabolic individuals tend to break down body mass into energy. They are easily stimulated, hyperactive, underweight and dry. Metabolic individuals tend to burn or use energy. They tend to be rosy-cheeked, easily irritated, focused, driven, and easily inflamed. Anabolic individuals tend to store energy as body mass. If they store too much energy, they could gain weight easily and have congestion. Anabolic people tend to be stable and grounded.

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PACIFIES
Vata pacifying
AGGRAVATES
Kapha aggravating Pitta aggravating
HAS THE FOLLOWING
Tissue (dhatu):
Bone

BONE

Bone tissue (Asthi Dhatu) includes the bones, hair, and nails.

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Muscle

MUSCLE

Muscle tissue (Mamsa Dhatu) includes muscles and ligaments.

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Affinity: Muscle Health
HERBAL ACTIONS
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Medicinal Benefits, Uses & Herbal Actions of Bala Taila
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Experiences are Personal
Experiences vary according to the person and constitution. Individual results may vary. The list of herbal-actions below has not be approved by the FDA and should not be used to treat a medical condition.

Nerve Relaxant Grounding

NERVE-RELAXANT-GROUNDING

Encourages feelings of stability and heaviness. Makes you feel settled, mentally relaxed. Mildly sedates the nervous system to ease stress. Can bring a spacey or anxious person back to earth. Reduces agitation, irritation, stress and racing thoughts.

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Analgesic

ANALGESIC

Pain reliever, reduces pain without eliminating sensation. Also known as anodyne.

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Nerve Growth Tonic

NERVE-GROWTH-TONIC

Stimulate neurite / axon growth, promotes regeneration.

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Nutritive

NUTRITIVE

An herb that is strengthening and nourishing.

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Tonic

TONIC

A tonic herb restores function through strengthening tissue. This can happen through a combination of nourishing the tissue, and invigorating tissue metabolism. The tonic should not be withering, as in caffeine.

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Anti Inflammatory

ANTI-INFLAMMATORY

Reduces inflammation in the body. Different herbs and carriers target different body systems.

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Antioxidant

ANTIOXIDANT

An antioxidant is a molecule that inhibits oxidation. Oxidation is a chemical reaction that can produce free radicals that lead to a chain reaction causing damage or death to cells. Antioxidants terminate these oxidation reactions.

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Antiarthritic

ANTIARTHRITIC

Herbs that ease arthritic pain and promote joint health.

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Bone Tonic

BONE-TONIC

An herb that strengthens the bones and joints.

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Muscle Relaxant

MUSCLE-RELAXANT

Herbs that relax muscles. Helpful for chronic pain or tension as well as healing from physical trauma.

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Muscle Tonic

MUSCLE-TONIC

Herbs that strengthen and tone muscle tissue. Helpful for people recovering from long term illness and debility, or after a sprain.

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Foods with a Similar Nature to Bala Taila

Almonds

Almonds has these Actions in Common

Muscle-relaxant, Nutritive, Muscle-tonic, Tonic, Bone-tonic, Nerve-relaxant-grounding

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Turmeric Root (Fresh)

Turmeric Root (Fresh) has these Actions in Common

Nerve-growth-tonic, Analgesic, Antioxidant, Anti-inflammatory, Bone-tonic, Antiarthritic

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Turmeric

Turmeric has these Actions in Common

Nerve-growth-tonic, Analgesic, Antioxidant, Anti-inflammatory, Bone-tonic, Antiarthritic

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Hemp Seed

Hemp Seed has these Actions in Common

Nerve-relaxant-grounding, Analgesic, Nutritive, Muscle-relaxant, Tonic

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Sesame Seeds

Sesame Seeds has these Actions in Common

Nerve-relaxant-grounding, Bone-tonic, Nutritive, Muscle-tonic, Tonic

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Tahini

Tahini has these Actions in Common

Nerve-relaxant-grounding, Bone-tonic, Nutritive, Muscle-tonic, Tonic

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Cassava Root / Yuca

Cassava Root / Yuca has these Actions in Common

Antiarthritic, Nutritive, Antioxidant, Anti-inflammatory, Nerve-relaxant-grounding

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Jackfruit

Jackfruit has these Actions in Common

Nerve-relaxant-grounding, Anti-inflammatory, Nutritive, Muscle-tonic, Tonic

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Quinoa

Quinoa has these Actions in Common

Anti-inflammatory, Tonic, Muscle-tonic, Nutritive

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Shrimp

Shrimp has these Actions in Common

Muscle-relaxant, Nerve-relaxant-grounding, Antioxidant, Nutritive

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Milk

Milk has these Actions in Common

Bone-tonic, Tonic, Nerve-relaxant-grounding, Nutritive

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Herb Supplements with a Similar Nature to Bala Taila

Ashwagandha

Ashwagandha has these Actions in Common

Nerve-relaxant-grounding, Analgesic, Nutritive, Anti-inflammatory, Tonic, Antioxidant, Bone-tonic, Muscle-relaxant, Muscle-tonic, Nerve-growth-tonic

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Oats, Fresh Milky Seed

Oats, Fresh Milky Seed has these Actions in Common

Muscle-relaxant, Muscle-tonic, Nerve-growth-tonic, Nerve-relaxant-grounding, Nutritive, Tonic

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Eleuthero Ginseng

Eleuthero Ginseng has these Actions in Common

Anti-inflammatory, Muscle-relaxant, Muscle-tonic, Nerve-relaxant-grounding, Tonic, Analgesic

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Kshirabala Taila

Kshirabala Taila has these Actions in Common

Nerve-growth-tonic, Nutritive, Tonic, Bone-tonic, Muscle-tonic

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Balarishta- Vitality Tonic

Balarishta- Vitality Tonic has these Actions in Common

Muscle-relaxant, Muscle-tonic, Nerve-relaxant-grounding, Tonic, Analgesic

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Almond Oil

Almond Oil has these Actions in Common

Anti-inflammatory, Muscle-relaxant, Muscle-tonic, Nutritive, Tonic

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Bala

Bala has these Actions in Common

Analgesic, Anti-inflammatory, Muscle-tonic, Nutritive, Tonic

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Skullcap

Skullcap has these Actions in Common

Nerve-growth-tonic, Nerve-relaxant-grounding, Tonic, Analgesic, Muscle-relaxant

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Yogaraj Guggulu

Yogaraj Guggulu has these Actions in Common

Analgesic, Anti-inflammatory, Antiarthritic, Bone-tonic, Muscle-relaxant

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Red Clover

Red Clover has these Actions in Common

Antiarthritic, Bone-tonic, Nutritive, Analgesic, Anti-inflammatory

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TRADITIONALLY INDICATED FOR THESE SYMPTOMS

Bala Taila may be beneficial for these symptoms. The suitability of any herb supplement for a condition is highly dependent on the individual. Please see your doctor before using this herb supplement to treat a medical condition.

HERB DRUG INTERACTION RISK

Here are some potential herb drug interactions. Please see your health care provider for more information.
  • Analgesic: If the mechanism of pain relief is narcotic, do not combine with antihistamines.
  • Muscle-relaxant: Do not combine muscle relaxants with antihistamines.

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