Yamaka Oil (Yamaka Taila)
Medically Reviewed by Ayuveda Clinical Team (Lead Medical Reviewer: Dr. Nitin Mohite, BAMS, MBA • Medical Logic Developer, UK • Clinical Profile • LinkedIn).
Strengthen digestive fire and strength in puerperal woman.
Modern description
Yamaka oil is a blend of two oils used in post-partum care to alleviate Vata, improve digestion, and restore strength.
Purpose
Strengthen digestive fire and strength in puerperal woman.
Indications
- General weakness, emaciation, debilitated conditions, Vata disorders, dry skin, muscle wasting, to promote strength and nourishment.
Classical indications
- To overcome Vata in puerperal woman.
Karma
- Vatahara
- Balya
- Pushtida
- Bruhmana
Key ingredients
- Taila
- Go-ghrita
- Vasa
- Majja
Adult dose
5-10 ml for internal administration (only after proper digestion strength assessment and under physician's guidance). External application as needed.
Pediatric dose
Not applicable
Preparation steps
- Collection of genuine raw materials.
- Proper cleaning and processing of herbs.
- Specific heating pattern with kalka (paste) and kwatha/drava dravya.
- Mixing of sesame oil and cow's ghee.
- Herbs are infused in the medium of ghee and sesame oil along with herbal water decoction.
- Filtering out the solid waste herb materials.
- Storage in airtight containers.
Toxic ingredients
- ['Not suitable for oleation']
Safety contraindications
- ['Not suitable for oleation', 'Avoid use in conditions where oily substances are contraindicated']
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Classical & Scientific References
- Classical source treatise: Sushruta Samhita.
- Ayurvedic Formulary of India (AFI), Part I & II, Ministry of AYUSH, Government of India.
- Bhaishajya Ratnavali, Sharangadhara Samhita, and Sahasrayogam clinical guidelines.
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