Organic Bala Capsules (108 Veg Caps, 500mg each) - USDA Certified Organic Ayurvedic Herb for Strength & Vitality
- 2 or more : $12.34
- 5 or more : $11.69
- 10 or more : $11.04
- 15 or more : $10.39
Certified-organic Bala (Sida cordifolia), whose Sanskrit name means ‘strength’, a classical Balya and Rasayana tonic. Traditionally used to support strength, vitality and the health of the nerves and muscles by balancing Vata. 108 vegetarian capsules, 500mg each.
| SKU | Health Concern | Pack Size | Specialty | Brand |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10676 | Rejuvenation | 108 Veg. Capsules | Certified Organic | Gopala Ayurveda |
Gopala Organic Bala Capsules offer one of Ayurveda's great strengthening tonics in a certified-organic capsule. Their core purpose is to support strength, vitality and the health of the nerves and muscles. The Sanskrit name Bala means "strength", and the herb is classically counted among the Balya (strength-giving) and Rasayana (rejuvenating) plants. In its energetics it is sweet in taste with a sweet post-digestive effect, cooling in Virya, and it is nourishing and grounding, pacifying Vata and Pitta while it may mildly increase Kapha in excess.
Ayurvedic Significance
Bala works on Mamsa and Majja Dhatu, the muscle and nerve tissue, and on Vata. As a sweet, nourishing Balya and Rasayana herb it is traditionally used to build strength and Ojas, support the nerves and muscles and steady an aggravated Vata, making it a treasured tonic for those who feel depleted or run down. Its gentle, grounding nature also lends comfort to the joints and supports a calm, resilient constitution over time.
Key Benefits
- Strength and vitality: a classical Balya herb whose very name means strength.
- Nourishes nerves and muscles: supports Mamsa and Majja Dhatu.
- Grounds Vata: sweet and steadying for depletion and fatigue.
- Builds Ojas: a Rasayana valued for lasting resilience.
- Soothing for the joints: gentle, nourishing support for comfortable movement.
Ingredients
| Herb (Sanskrit) | Botanical Name | Part Used | Potency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bala | Sida cordifolia | Root | 500 mg |
Pure, organically grown, unprocessed, dried powdered herb in a vegetarian (vegetable cellulose) capsule, 500 mg organic herb per capsule, packed in an air-tight container to maintain aroma and freshness. All Gopala herbs are sourced from jungle farms in South India, in the biodiverse Western Ghats, where plants naturally develop higher concentrations of active constituents. Herbs are ethically harvested using traditional techniques at peak maturity, helping ensure maximum potency, nutrition and energetic integrity.
Suggested Use
Traditionally, one to two capsules are taken twice daily with meals, with warm milk or warm water as the preferred Anupana (vehicle); warm milk suits its nourishing, Vata-settling nature. For dosage and duration suited to your constitution (Prakriti), consult a qualified Ayurvedic practitioner.
Safety & Certifications
- Made to strict quality standards at WHO-GMP certified units to help ensure complete safety and efficacy.
- Ethically harvested and responsibly sourced from jungle farms in the Western Ghats of South India.
- Certified by ECOCERT SAS, France, in accordance with the USDA Organic Regulations (7 CFR Part 205) for cultivation, handling and processing.
- Free from pesticides, herbicides, GMOs, irradiation, chemical fertilizers, synthetic additives, artificial preservatives and chemical processing agents.
- Suitable for vegetarians and vegans; no animal product, gluten-free, no heavy metals, no dairy, no sugar, no corn, no soya, no gelatin. Whole herb, not an extract, so it is assimilated like food.
- Traditionally mildly stimulating; those of a strongly Kapha constitution may use it mindfully. Pregnant or nursing women, and those under professional care, should seek qualified practitioner guidance.
- Store in a cool, dry place in the air-tight container, away from direct sunlight and out of reach of children.
Additional Information
Bala is also written Bala or Baala, and is known in English as Country Mallow or Heart-leaf Sida. These are simply different transliterations from Sanskrit and regional Indian languages for the same herb.
