Yamaka
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Classical formulation
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.
Related formulations
Classical & Scientific References
- Classical source treatise: Ashtanga Hridaya.
- 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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