A highly nourishing oil combining Bala and Ashwagandha, used to build muscle mass, strengthen nerves, and for rejuvenation.
Ayurvedic Pharmacology
This formulation exhibits the following Ayurvedic pharmacological properties:
| Property | Value | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Rasa | Madhura, Tikta | Madhura (Sweet) — nourishing, grounding, promotes tissue growth; Tikta (Bitter) — detoxifying, anti-inflammatory, antipyretic |
| Guna | Guru, Snigdha | Guru (Heavy) — increases bulk, grounding; Snigdha (Oily/Unctuous) — moistening, nourishing |
| Virya | Ushna | Ushna (Hot) — heating, increases metabolism and Pitta |
| Vipaka | Madhura | Madhura (Sweet) — post-digestive sweet, nourishing |
| Prabhava | rasayan, Balya, Brimhaniya | Rasayana — rejuvenative, promotes longevity and immunity; Balya — strengthens, increases strength and stamina; Brimhaniya — nourishing, builds tissues |
Dosha Effects
Balaswagandhadi Thailam pacifies Vata. {’ It is tridoshic — balancing all three doshas.’ if r.get(’tridosha’) else ‘’} {’ It may aggravate ’ + ‘, ‘.join(aggravate) + ’ when used in excess or in sensitive individuals.’ if aggravate else ‘’}
Usage
This is a classical formulation. Consult a qualified Ayurvedic practitioner for appropriate dosage, preparation method (Anupana), and duration of therapy based on your constitution (Prakriti) and current imbalance (Vikriti). Classical texts describe specific indications, contraindications, and processing methods for each formulation.
Data sourced from the Amidha Ayurveda Herb Database v1.0 beta (CC BY 4.0).