Yamaka (Yamaka)

Modern description

Yamaka is a blend of two oils (usually sesame and castor oil) used externally for wound healing, inflammation, and skin conditions. It can also be administered orally for Vata and Pitta pacifying effects.

Purpose

Classical formulation

Indications

• Vata disorders, Pitta disorders (use with caution), Emaciation, Debility, Weakness, Rejuvenation, Aphrodisiac, Dryness of the body, Nervine tonic, Skin diseases, Wounds, Burns, Ulcers

Classical indications

• Vata vyadhi
• Pittaja vikara
• Shosha
• Daurbalya
• Kshaya

Karma

• Vatahara
• Pittahara
• Balya
• Vrishya
• Rasayana
• Vranahara
• Vranaropana

Key ingredients

• Go Ghrita
• Taila

Adult dose

5-15 ml once or twice a day

Pediatric dose

For external application as needed (use with caution in infants), 1-5ml for children

Preparation steps

• Combine sesame oil and castor oil in equal proportions.
• Warm the mixture slightly.
• Use for oral administration or external application.

Toxic ingredients

• None

Safety contraindications

• Avoid in cases of acute fever, indigestion, or Kapha aggravation.