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
Benefits of Yavasa
FAQs about Yavasa benefits
1. Arthrits
Yavasa helps to reduce inflammation and pain when massaged on the affected area with any massage oil. This is due to its property of balancing Pitta the body.
2. Piles
Yavasa powder helps to reduce swelling and pain of piles mass when applied externally due to Kashaya (astringent) and Sita(cold) nature.
3. Headache
The Powder of Yavasa help reduce headache when used as a nasal drop due to its property of Sita Virya (cold in potency).
4. Wound
Yavasa powder helps to reduce skin infection, skin rashes and helps in wound healing due to Ropan(healing) and Sita(cold) property.
Yavasa helps to reduce inflammation and pain when massaged on the affected area with any massage oil. This is due to its property of balancing Pitta the body.
2. Piles
Yavasa powder helps to reduce swelling and pain of piles mass when applied externally due to Kashaya (astringent) and Sita(cold) nature.
3. Headache
The Powder of Yavasa help reduce headache when used as a nasal drop due to its property of Sita Virya (cold in potency).
4. Wound
Yavasa powder helps to reduce skin infection, skin rashes and helps in wound healing due to Ropan(healing) and Sita(cold) property.
Precautions when using Yavasa
Advice from Experts
Ayurvedic View
The paste should be applied to pile mass (lumps at the base of the rectum) only under medical supervision.
Allergy
Ayurvedic View
Fresh Yavasa paste should be used with milk or rose water on the skin if your skin is hypersensitive.
Recommended Dosage of Yavasa
- Yavasa Powder - ½ -1 teaspoon or as per your requirement.
How to use Yavasa
1. Yavasa Powder
a. With milk or rose water
i. Take 1teaspoon Yavasa Powder
ii. Mix with milk or rose water and make a paste
iii. Apply on the skin once a day or thrice a week .
2. Yavasa Powder
b. With coconut oil
Use the powder on pile mass (lumps at the base of the rectum) with coconut oil or take under medical supervision when applied externally.
a. With milk or rose water
i. Take 1teaspoon Yavasa Powder
ii. Mix with milk or rose water and make a paste
iii. Apply on the skin once a day or thrice a week .
2. Yavasa Powder
b. With coconut oil
Use the powder on pile mass (lumps at the base of the rectum) with coconut oil or take under medical supervision when applied externally.
Frequently asked questions
Modern Science View
Enough scientific evidence is not available to support the role of Yavasa in weight gain.
Ayurvedic View
Yes, Yavasa might be beneficial for weight gain that generally occurs due to weak or poor digestion and causes internal weakness. The Deepan (appetizer) and Balya (strength provider) properties of Yavasa helps manage weight by improving digestion and promotes internal strength.
Modern Science View
Enough scientific evidence is not available to support the role of Yavasa in vertigo.
Modern Science View
Enough scientific evidence is not available to support the role of Yavasa in syncope(temporary loss of consciousness).
Ayurvedic View
Syncope occurs due to an imbalance of Vata dosha which might lead to weakness or disturbances in the nerves. Yavasa helps manage syncope by providing strength to the nerves due to its Balya (strength provider) property which helps to reduce the symptoms of Syncope.
Modern Science View
Yes, Yavasa might help manage rheumatoid arthritis as it has anti-inflammatory and anti-rheumatic properties. It helps to reduce the pain and inflammation associated with rheumatism by inhibiting the mediators(such as histamine, 5 HT etc) responsible for causing inflammation[5].
Modern Science View
Enough scientific evidence is not available to support the role of Yavasa in haemorrhagic disorders.
Ayurvedic View
Yes, Yavasa might be used in the management of hemorrhagic disorders which occur due to an imbalance of Pitta dosha. The Pitta balancing and Sita (cold) properties of Yavasa helps manage hemorrhagic disorders by preventing blood loss and provides a cooling effect to the affected area.
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