Sanskrit Name: Bala (Meaning "strength" or "power" i.e. the herb that pacifies the destructive aggravated Vata and increases the strength of the body). Also known as Vatyalika or Kharayashtika
Botanical Name: Sida cordifolia - Malvaceae
Plant Part Used: Seeds
Bio energetics: Rasa (Taste)- Madhura (Sweet) Guna (Characteristics)- Laghu (Light); Snigdha (Unctuous); Pichchhila (Slimy) Veerya (Potency)- Sheeta (Cool and calm) Vipaka (Post digestion effect)- Madhura (Sweet)
Effect on Tridosha (Three biological humors): Bala pacifies Vata and Pitta i.e. it is useful in management of all diseases originating from aggravated Vata / Pitta or both. It is especially useful in management of nervous system disorders which are considered to be of Vata origin.
Ayurvedic Actions: Balya- Bala increases strength of the body Bruhamniya- Increases bulk of body Praja sthapana- Bala has great role as quality enhancer of sperm and ovum so that a good progeny is there Kanti krit- Bala improves complexion and looks of the face Grahi- Bala improves digestion and assimilation so that the person passes stool with normal consistency Vrushya- Bala increases sexual desire
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