Yashtyadi (Yashtyadi)

Modern description

An oil prepared with Yashtyadi herbs, commonly used for nasal instillation in Vata and Pitta disorders of the head and neck.

Purpose

Suitable for nasal instillation

Indications

• Cough, cold, asthma, hoarseness of voice, weakness, emaciation, burning sensation, ulcers, thirst.

Classical indications

• Mukharoga (diseases of the mouth)

Karma

• Vatahara
• Pittahara
• Rasayana
• Balya
• Vrushya

Key ingredients

• Yashti
• Madhu
• Draksha

Adult dose

3-6 grams

Pediatric dose

1-2 drops in each nostril

Preparation steps

• Collect the ingredients.
• Prepare a decoction or paste of the herbs as required.
• Mix the herbal preparation with the base oil.
• Heat the mixture gently until all moisture is evaporated.
• Filter and store in a clean container.

Toxic ingredients

• ['unspecified']

Safety contraindications

• ['unspecified']