Milk Oil (Ksira Taila)

Modern description

Kshira Taila is an oil-based formulation used for Vata disorders, particularly facial paralysis, and for massage and internal use. It is known for its nourishing and rejuvenating properties, useful in neurological and musculoskeletal conditions.

Purpose

Suitable for patients with facial paralysis for drinking, massage, etc.

Indications

• Facial Paralysis
• General debility
• Emaciation
• Vata disorders
• Weakness
• Fatigue
• Strengthening the body
• Promoting muscle mass
• Improving overall vitality
• Arthritis
• Sciatica
• Spondylosis
• Myalgia
• Neurological disorders

Classical indications

• Facial Paralysis (Diseases of Vata)
• Vata Vyadhi

Karma

• Vatahara
• Balya
• Rasayana
• Pushtida

Key ingredients

• Taila
• Ksheera
• Paste of: Bala
• Ashwagandha
• Shatavari
• Chandana
• Kamala
• Manjistha
• Daruharidra
• Sariva
• Padmaka
• Yashtimadhu

Adult dose

5-10 ml orally, or as directed by an Ayurvedic practitioner. For external use, sufficient quantity for massage.

Pediatric dose

2.5-7.5 ml for internal use, as needed for massage

Preparation steps

• Prepare a decoction of Bala (Sida cordifolia).
• Make a paste (Kalka) of Bala root.
• Heat sesame oil with the Bala paste.
• Add the Bala decoction and cow's milk.
• Continue heating until all the water content evaporates and only oil remains.
• Filter, cool and store in a tightly closed container.

Safety contraindications

• Avoid use in case of known allergy to any of the ingredients.