# Cooking Vessel Boiling Pot Apparatus

> Cooking Vessel Boiling Pot Apparatus (Sanskrit: Sthali Yantra / Ghata Yantra) is an instrument used in preparation and pharmaceutical equipment. Standard cooking/boiling vessels used for preparing decoctions (Kashaya/Kwatha), medicated oils (Taila), medicated ghee (Ghrita), and other liquid preparations. Specific pot shapes and materials are prescribed for different preparations.

## Key facts

- **Sanskrit name:** Sthali Yantra / Ghata Yantra
- **Ayurvedic category:** Preparation and Pharmaceutical Equipment

Standard cooking/boiling vessels used for preparing decoctions (Kashaya/Kwatha), medicated oils (Taila), medicated ghee ([Ghrita](/herb/ghrita/)), and other liquid preparations. Specific pot shapes and materials are prescribed for different preparations.

## Where is it described in the classical texts?

Sharangdhara Samhita Madhyama Khanda (all chapters on liquid preparations); Charaka Samhita Kalpasthana. Specific ratios of herb-to-water and reduction ratios are prescribed.

## How is it used traditionally?

Preparation of Kashaya (decoction - reduced to 1/4), Hima (cold infusion), Phanta (hot infusion), Taila Paka (oil preparation), [Ghrita](/herb/ghrita/) Paka (ghee preparation), and Avaleha (confections).

## Traditional materials

- Earthenware (Mrit Patra) - preferred for Kashaya
- Iron (Loha Patra) - for [Loha Bhasma](/herb/loha-bhasma/) processing
- Copper (Tamra Patra)
- Tin-coated vessels (Vanga)

## Modern variants

- Stainless steel decoction vessels
- Electric Kashaya preparation machines
- Jacketed kettles for oil processing
- GMP-compliant processing vessels

## Regulatory status

- **India Cdsco:** Not classified as medical devices. Manufacturing equipment under AYUSH GMP.
- **Us Fda:** Pharmaceutical manufacturing equipment under cGMP.
- **Eu Mdr:** Not classified as medical devices.

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