Yavakshar
Yava Kṣāra
Ayurvedic Formulary of India, Part I, 10:11 · from Suśrutasaṃhitā, Uttaratantra, Adhyāya 42 : 40-41
Yavakshar (Yava Kṣāra) is a classical Ayurvedic alkaline preparation (Kṣāra) recorded in the Ayurvedic Formulary of India, Part I (10:11), which takes it from Suśrutasaṃhitā, Uttaratantra, Adhyāya 42 : 40-41. It is made from 2 ingredients, the largest amounts being Water and Yavanāla bhasma. The Formulary gives a dose of 1/2 to 1 g, taken with warm water, ghṛta. It should be taken only on the advice of a qualified Ayurvedic physician.
Please note: The ingredients, their proportions and the uses of a classical formulation can differ depending on the Samhita, Nighantu or formulary a manufacturer follows. This page follows the Ayurvedic Formulary of India, Part I, 10:11, which takes the formula from Suśrutasaṃhitā, Uttaratantra, Adhyāya 42 : 40-41. A product you buy may follow a different text, so always read its label, and ask a Vaidya before use.
| Dosage form | Kṣāra — alkaline preparation |
|---|---|
| Formulary | Ayurvedic Formulary of India, Part I, 10:11 (e-book p. 476) |
| Classical source | Suśrutasaṃhitā, Uttaratantra, Adhyāya 42 : 40-41 |
| Ingredients | 2 |
| Dose (AFI) | 1/2 to 1 g |
| Anupāna | Warm water, Ghṛta |
| Supervision | On a physician's advice |
What is a Kṣāra?
The plant is burnt to ash; the ash is dissolved in water, filtered, and the water evaporated, leaving the alkaline salt.
Ingredients of Yavakshar
As listed in the Ayurvedic Formulary of India, Part I, 10:11. Plant-part codes follow the Formulary: Rt. root, Rz. rhizome, Fr. fruit, Lf. leaf, St. stem, St.Bk. stem bark, Ht.Wd. heartwood, Sd. seed, Pl. whole plant, P. pericarp, Exd. exudate.
| # | Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Yavanāla bhasma (Yava) (Pl.) | 1 Parts |
| 2 | Water | 6 Parts |
Indications listed in the Ayurvedic Formulary of India
These are the classical indications as the Formulary records them, with its English renderings, given for information. They are not a claim that Yavakshar or any product prevents, treats or cures these conditions. Ask a Vaidya whether it suits you.
- Ādhmāna — Flatulance with gurgling sound
- Ānāha — Distension of abdomen due to obstruction to passage of urine and stools
- Śūla — Colicky Pain
- Udara — Diseases of abdomen / enlargement of abdomen
- Gulma — Abdominal lump
- Plīhāmaya — Splenic disease
- Mūtrak ṛcchra — Dysuria
Dose and anupāna
Dose: 1/2 to 1 g
Anupāna (the vehicle it is taken with): Warm water, Ghṛta
The Formulary's dose is a general one. Your physician may advise a different dose for your age, constitution and condition.
Safety
- Tell your physician about every other medicine you take. Do not stop or change prescribed medication on your own.
If you have a medical emergency, call your local emergency number or go to a hospital.
Common questions about Yavakshar
What is Yavakshar?
Yavakshar (Yava Kṣāra) is a classical Ayurvedic alkaline preparation (Kṣāra) recorded in the Ayurvedic Formulary of India, Part I (10:11), which takes it from Suśrutasaṃhitā, Uttaratantra, Adhyāya 42 : 40-41. It is made from 2 ingredients, the largest amounts being Water and Yavanāla bhasma. The Formulary gives a dose of 1/2 to 1 g, taken with warm water, ghṛta. It should be taken only on the advice of a qualified Ayurvedic physician.
What are the ingredients of Yavakshar?
According to the Ayurvedic Formulary of India, Part I, 10:11, Yavakshar contains 2 ingredients: Yavanāla bhasma 1 Parts, Water 6 Parts.
What is the dose of Yavakshar?
The Ayurvedic Formulary of India, Part I, 10:11 gives a dose of 1/2 to 1 g, taken with warm water, ghṛta. A physician may advise a different dose for your age, constitution and condition.
Which classical text is Yavakshar from?
The Ayurvedic Formulary of India, Part I, 10:11 takes the formula of Yavakshar from Suśrutasaṃhitā, Uttaratantra, Adhyāya 42 : 40-41.
Is Yavakshar made the same way in every Ayurvedic text?
Not always. The ingredients, their proportions and the uses of a classical formulation can differ depending on the Samhita, Nighantu or formulary a manufacturer follows. This page follows the Ayurvedic Formulary of India, Part I, 10:11. Always read the label of the product you use.
Is Yavakshar sold on its own?
Prachyam Ayurveda does not sell Yavakshar on its own. It is an ingredient of Chandraprabha Vati, Kankayan Vati (Gulm) and Arshkuthar Rasa.
References
- The Ayurvedic Formulary of India, Part I — monograph 10:11, YAVA KṣāRA, e-book p. 476. Ministry of AYUSH, Government of India.
- Suśrutasaṃhitā, Uttaratantra, Adhyāya 42 : 40-41
