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.
| 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), 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 Paka (ghee preparation), and Avaleha (confections).
Traditional materials
- Earthenware (Mrit Patra) - preferred for Kashaya
- Iron (Loha Patra) - for 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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