Yavasa
Yavasa
Yavasa (Alhagi camelorum) belongs to the family Fabaceae. The roots, stem and twigs of this plant are used for its pharmacological (medicinal) activities. The roots and stem contain alkaloid and phytosterols while twigs contain β-phenethylamine, N-methyl-β- phenethylamine, N-methyl tyramine, hordmine, choline and betaine. This herb is known for its healing properties and helps to cure various diseases like respiratory diseases, leprosy(bacterial infection caused by the bacterium Mycobacterium leprae), maintains brain health, and acts as a aphrodisiac (substance that increases sexual desire), antipyretic, laxative (substances that loosen stools and increase bowel movements), blood purifier and anti-oxidant (agent the reduces the formation of free radicals)[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
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.
References
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- Ahmad N, Bibi Y, Saboon RI, et al.Traditional uses and pharmacological properties of Alhagi maurorum: A review.Asian Pac J Trop Dis.2015;5:856–61.
Disclaimer
The content is purely informative and educational in nature and should not be construed as medical advice. Please use the content only in consultation with an appropriate certified medical or healthcare professional.