Yavasa
Yavasa
Yavasa has great medicinal importance in Ayurveda. The roots, stem and twigs of this plant contain certain constituents that have potent medicinal properties.
According to Ayurveda, applying Yavasa powder along with milk or rose water helps reduce skin infections, skin rashes and speeds up wound healing due to its Ropan (healing) and Sita (cooling) properties. Topical application of Yavasa powder along with coconut oil might also provide relief from pain and inflammation caused due to arthritis as it possesses anti-inflammatory property.
Yavasa powder consumption helps improve digestion thereby provides relief from constipation due to its Pitta and Kapha balancing in the body[1-4].
According to Ayurveda, applying Yavasa powder along with milk or rose water helps reduce skin infections, skin rashes and speeds up wound healing due to its Ropan (healing) and Sita (cooling) properties. Topical application of Yavasa powder along with coconut oil might also provide relief from pain and inflammation caused due to arthritis as it possesses anti-inflammatory property.
Yavasa powder consumption helps improve digestion thereby provides relief from constipation due to its Pitta and Kapha balancing in the body[1-4].
What are the synonyms of Yavasa?
Alhagi camelorum, Javaso, Javasa, Kappa tumpa, Turuche, Punaikanjuri, Kanchori, Chinnadoolagondi, Dhanvaya sam
What is the source of Yavasa?
Plant Based
Benefits of Yavasa
1. Constipation and Piles
Yavasa improves digestion and lowers the risk of constipation and also helps to provide relief in the symptoms of hemorrhoids/piles like irritation, itching, redness, soreness and swelling around anus due to its property of balancing Pitta and Kapha doshas in the body.
2. Stomatitis
Yavasa Kwatha (decoction) helps to cure redness of mucous membrane of the mouth due to stomatitis (painful swelling of mouth and lips). Gargling with Yavasa kwatha gives quick relief to heal stomatitis due to its Kashaya (astringent) and Sita (cold) qualities.
3. Cough and Cold
Yavasa also improves immunity to fight any infection. It helps to treat respiratory complications like common cold, cough, asthma and bronchitis due to Kapha balancing nature.
Yavasa improves digestion and lowers the risk of constipation and also helps to provide relief in the symptoms of hemorrhoids/piles like irritation, itching, redness, soreness and swelling around anus due to its property of balancing Pitta and Kapha doshas in the body.
2. Stomatitis
Yavasa Kwatha (decoction) helps to cure redness of mucous membrane of the mouth due to stomatitis (painful swelling of mouth and lips). Gargling with Yavasa kwatha gives quick relief to heal stomatitis due to its Kashaya (astringent) and Sita (cold) qualities.
3. Cough and Cold
Yavasa also improves immunity to fight any infection. It helps to treat respiratory complications like common cold, cough, asthma and bronchitis due to Kapha balancing nature.
Precautions when using Yavasa
Advice from Experts
Ayurvedic View
Yavasa should be taken in recommended dosage and duration; a high dose can cause stomach upset or diarrhea.
Breastfeeding
Ayurvedic View
Yavasa should be used only under medical supervision during breastfeeding.
Pregnancy
Ayurvedic View
Yavasa should be used only under medical supervision during pregnancy.
Recommended Dosage of Yavasa
- Yavasa Churna - ¼-½ teaspoon twice a day.
How to use Yavasa
1. Yavasa Churna
a. Take ¼-½ teaspoon Yavasa churna.
b. Mix with honey or water after take after lunch and dinner.
2. Yavasa Kwatha
a. Take 1 teaspoon Yavasa powder
b. Added with 4 cup water and boiled till 5-10 min.
c. Remove from heat, strain the solution, add honey and mix it well.
d. Have it 0nce or twice a day after taking food
a. Take ¼-½ teaspoon Yavasa churna.
b. Mix with honey or water after take after lunch and dinner.
2. Yavasa Kwatha
a. Take 1 teaspoon Yavasa powder
b. Added with 4 cup water and boiled till 5-10 min.
c. Remove from heat, strain the solution, add honey and mix it well.
d. Have it 0nce or twice a day after taking food
References
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- Singh S, Mukerjee A, Mishra SB.Assessment of anti‑arthritic potential of ethanolic extract and its fractions of aerial parts ofAlhagi pseudalhagi (Bieb.) Desv. in animal models. Oriental Pharmacy and Experimental Medicine. 2018;18(3).
Disclaimer
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