Milk Oil (Ksira Taila)
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Suitable for patients with facial paralysis for drinking, massage, etc.
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.
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Classical & Scientific References
- Classical source treatise: Sushruta Samhita.
- Ayurvedic Formulary of India (AFI), Part I & II, Ministry of AYUSH, Government of India.
- Bhaishajya Ratnavali, Sharangadhara Samhita, and Sahasrayogam clinical guidelines.
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