Bala Ashwagandhadi Thailam, 200ml/450ml | to nourish depleted tissues, build stamina, restore vitality

Massage oil designed to nourish depleted tissues, build stamina and restore vitality

Bala Ashwagandhadi Thailam is a classical Ayurvedic massage oil traditionally used to nourish the muscles, joints and nervous system. Prepared in a sesame oil base with Bala, Ashwagandha, Laksha and a carefully selected blend of strengthening herbs, it is especially valued for balancing Vata and supporting physical resilience.

This warming herbal oil is widely used in traditional Ayurvedic massage (Abhyanga) to promote comfortable movement, healthy muscles and flexible joints. It is particularly suitable wherever the body feels weak, stiff or fatigued.

Main benefits

• Strengthens Muscles and Nerves: Provides deep tissue nourishment (Dhatu Poshana), making it highly effective for muscle wasting, muscle weakness, post-illness debility, and nerve-related fatigue.
• Soothes Neurological & Vata Disorders: Eases neurological conditions such as facial palsy, neuralgia, paralysis, sciatica, and chronic bodily aches caused by aggravated Vata.
• Relieves Joint Stiffness and Pain: Helps manage joint pain, arthritis (Sandhivata), spondylosis, and backache by enhancing joint stability and improving circulation to surrounding soft tissues.
• Aids Convalescence & Postpartum Recovery: Ideal for individuals recovering from long illnesses, surgery, or childbirth, helping rebuild physical vigour, muscle tone, and overall vitality.
• Supports Head & Sensory Health: When used for gentle head massages (Shiroabhyanga), it helps relieve tension headaches, dizziness, and fatigue, promoting better sleep and mental calm.
• Improves Skin Elasticity & Tone: The sesame oil and lacto-botanical base keeps skin supple, hydrated, and firm, making it suitable for full-body massages (Abhyanga) across all age groups.
• Ideal for regular Abhyanga: Daily or frequent self-massage helps maintain healthy circulation, supple muscles and overall body health.
• Deeply nourishing: Sesame oil carries the herbal extracts deep into the tissues, leaving the skin soft while supporting the underlying muscles and connective tissues.

Key ingredients and their actions

• Bala: Country mallow is one of Ayurveda’s foremost strengthening herbs, traditionally used to support muscles, nerves and healthy movement.
• Ashwagandha: Winter cherry is a celebrated rasayana herb that helps nourish the tissues, promote resilience and support muscular strength.
• Laksha: Lac resin is traditionally valued for supporting healthy bones, joints and connective tissues.
• Rasna: Galangal is traditionally used to help maintain joint comfort and mobility, particularly where Vata predominates.
• Manjishta: Indian madder supports healthy circulation and nourishes the skin during massage.
• Yashtimadhu: Liquorice provides soothing and nourishing properties for the skin and underlying tissues.
• Haridra: Turmeric is traditionally used to support healthy joints and maintain balanced tissues.
• Tila Thaila: Sesame oil is regarded as one of Ayurveda’s finest massage oils because of its warming, penetrating and nourishing qualities.

How to use

• Warm the bottle gently by placing it in warm water before use.
• Massage into the affected area using firm but comfortable circular movements.
• For whole-body massage, use long strokes over the limbs and circular movements around the joints.
• Leave on for 20–30 minutes.
• Recommended: During this time, apply a padded hot water bottle(s) or hot water compress to enhance deep absorption and relief for the areas you have massaged.
• Follow this with a warm bath or shower.
• Use daily or as advised by a qualified Ayurvedic practitioner.
• For external use only.
• Avoid contact with the eyes, broken skin and sensitive areas.
• Use with professional guidance during pregnancy or for postnatal care.
• Perform a patch test before first use if you have sensitive skin.

Content per container

• 200ml/450ml

Full list of ingredients

• Bala – Country mallow (Sida retusa)
• Ashwagandha – Winter cherry (Withania somnifera)
• Laksha – Lac resin (Laccifer lacca)
• Rasna – Galangal (Alpinia galanga)
• Chandana – Sandalwood (Santalum album)
• Manjishta – Indian madder (Rubia cordifolia)
• Durva – Bermuda grass (Cynodon dactylon)
• Yashtimadhu – Liquorice (Glycyrrhiza glabra)
• Sati – Spiked ginger lily (Hedychium spicatum)
• Sariva – Indian sarsaparilla (Hemidesmus indicus)
• Usheera – Vetiver (Vetiveria zizanioides)
• Musta – Nutgrass (Cyperus rotundus)
• Kushta – Costus root (Saussurea lappa)
• Agaru – Agarwood (Aquilaria agallocha)
• Devadaru – Himalayan cedar (Cedrus deodara)
• Haridra – Turmeric (Curcuma longa)
• Kumuda – White water lily (Nymphaea stellata)
• Shatapushpa – Dill (Anethum sowa)
• Padmakesara – Lotus stamen (Nelumbo nucifera)
• Dadhi Mastu – Whey from curd
• Tila Thaila – Sesame oil (Sesamum indicum)