Bala Thailam is a medicated oil described in the Ayurvedic classical text book Ashtanga Hrudaya. It is mentioned in the context of ‘Vatavyadhi’ or diseases pertaining to derangement of Vata dosha in the body.Bala Thailam is a combination of several herbs like Bala (Sida cordifolia), Guduchi (Tinospora cordifolia), Rasna (Alpinia galanga) etc. Bala Thailam is commonly used in musculoskeletal disorders and degenerative diseases. It is well known among Ayurvedic practitioners because of its versatility.