Yavasa Sugar (Yavasa-Sarkara)
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Acts as a purgative and helps alleviate phlegm.
Modern description
Yavasa sugar is used as a mild purgative and to alleviate phlegm. It is derived from the Yavasa plant (Alhagi camelorum).
Purpose
Acts as a purgative and helps alleviate phlegm.
Indications
- Anorexia
- Indigestion
- Edema
- Thirst
- Cough
- Hemorrhoids
- Skin diseases
- Vertigo
Classical indications
- Alleviates phlegm
- Useful in Raktapitta
Karma
- Deepana
- Pachana
- Shothahara
- Trishna Nigrahana
- Kapha hara
- Pittahara
- Vatahara (mild)
Key ingredients
- Yavasa
- Sharkara
Adult dose
3-6 grams
Pediatric dose
2.5-5 grams
Preparation steps
- Collect Yavasa plant (Alhagi camelorum).
- Extract the watery extract of Yavasa.
- Concentrate the extract to obtain a solid crystal form of sugar.
Safety contraindications
- People with known hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients.
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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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