Yapana Enemas
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Classical formulation
Modern description
Yapana enemas are used regularly along with milk and Anuvasana enemas for sustained nourishment and Vata balance.
Purpose
Classical formulation
Indications
- Debility, emaciation, Vata disorders, neuromuscular disorders, post-disease recovery, infertility, promoting strength and vitality, pacifying Pitta imbalances.
Classical indications
- Vata Vyadhi
- Pitta Vriddhi
- Dhatu Kshaya
Karma
- Balya
- Vatahara
- Pitta Shamaka
- Rasayana
- Vrishya
Key ingredients
- Milk
- Madhu/Honey
- Ghee
- Bala
- Ashwagandha
- Shatavari
- Rock Salt . All parts are by weight.
- Dashamula
Adult dose
600-800 ml
Pediatric dose
As directed by the physician for Basti
Preparation steps
- Gather all the ingredients as per the formulation.
- Clean and prepare the herbs.
- Mix the ingredients in the specified proportions.
- Boil the mixture with water to create a decoction.
- Filter the decoction to remove any solid particles.
- Cool the decoction to a lukewarm temperature before use.
Toxic ingredients
- ['unspecified']
Safety contraindications
- Acute fever, diarrhea, intestinal obstruction, or specific allergies to any ingredient
Related formulations
Classical & Scientific References
- Classical source treatise: Ashtanga Hridaya, Sutrasthana.
- 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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