It is an important
medicinal plant that is used in the treatment of various ailments. The
botanical name for yavasa is Alhagi Camelorum Fisch which belongs to the
Fabaceae family. It is mainly used to treat obesity, skin diseases.
Hindi
– Javasa
Gujarati
– Javaso
Bengali
– Javasa
Arabi
– Haj
Persia
– Khareshutur
Malayalam
– Kappa tumpa
Kannada
– Turuche
Tamil
– Punaikanjuri
Telugu
– Chinnadoolagondi
Yavasa is widely distributed from the Mediterranean
and Sahara to central Asia. In India, it is found the Himalayas, Ganges valley,
Kashmir, Punjab, Bihar, Rajasthan, and Gujarat.
It is a perennial plant that originates from the
rhizome and extends up to 6 feet into the ground. The shoots are 200 feet from the
parent plant. It bears the gray-green, long spine on branches. It contains
small brown legume pods that are constricted between the seeds.
Parts
used:
Root
Taste:
Astringent, Sweet, Bitter
Potency:
Cold
On chemical compound
analysis of Yavasa, it includes
Twigs contain: B-Phenethylamine,
N-Methyl-B-Phenethylamine, N-Methyl tyramine, Hordmine, 3,4-Dihydroxy-B-phenethnyl-trimethyl
ammonium hydrozide, 3-methoxy-4-hydrozyl-B Phenethyl trimethyl ammonium
hydroxide, N-methyl mescaline, Salsolidine, choline, and Betalin e
The
root contains: Alkaloid and Phytosterols
ACTIONS:
The whole plant is used to treat skin disease,
epistaxis, leprosy, and hemicranias
The oil extracted from the leaves is used in the
treatment of rheumatism
The flowers of this herb are used for piles
The exudate obtained from the plant is used to treat
vomiting, asthma, piles, and smallpox
The infusion act as a diaphoretic action
The decoction obtained from the roots is used to treat
swellings, abscesses
The dose of the drug used according to the physician
Powder: ½-1/4
teaspoon
At high dose, the use of yavasa may cause stomach upset or
diarrhea
Without consulting with a doctor do not use this herb for
the patients who are pregnant and breastfeeding
Do not use this herb if you are allergic to the chemical
constituents of yavasa
Constipation and Piles:
The use of
Yavasa, improve digestion and reduce constipation and it also reduces the
symptoms of piles like irritation, itching, redness, soreness, and inflammation
in the anus by balancing Pitta and Kapha doshas in your body
Stomatitis:
The
decoction helps to cure the redness in the mouth mucous membrane. Gargling the
decoction helps to heal the wound quickly by its astringent and cold effect
Cough and Cold:
The use of
yavasa improves the immunity to fight against infection. It also helps to treat
cough, cough, asthma, and bronchitis by its Kapha balancing effect
Arthritis:
According
to Ayurveda, arthritis occurs due to the imbalance of Pitta doshas in the body.
The use of yavasa reduce inflammation on an affected area by balancing Pitta
Piles:
Due to its
astringent and cold effect the use of yavasa reduce the swelling and pain in
the pile mass
Headache:
Due to its
cold effect, the use of yavasa helps to reduce headache when it is used as a
nasal drop
Wound:
Due to its
healing and cold effect the use of yavasa powder helps to treat skin infection,
skin rashes
Is Yavasa powder
available in the market?
Yes, it is available in the market and it can be brought
from online websites or ayurvedic medical stores.
How to store Yavasa
powder?
It should be stored in an airtight container and keep the
medicines away from the heat and light and Do not keep the medicines reaching out to children
Is Yavasa helpful in vertigo?
Less
information is available, regarding the use of this herb in vertigo. Kindly
consult with the doctor before initiating the treatment.
