# Eladi Vati

> Eladi Vati is a classical Ayurvedic vati, a herbal tablet or pill. Direct action on oropharyngeal mucosa. Camphor and menthol provide immediate sensory and therapeutic response. Onset of action within minutes.

## Names and identification

| Language | Name |
|----------|------|
| English | [Eladi Vati](/formulation/eladi-vati/) |

## Ayurvedic pharmacology (Dravyaguna)

| Property | Value | Description |
|----------|-------|-------------|
| **Rasa** (Taste) | Madhura, Katu | Primary taste |
| **Guna** (Quality) | Laghu | Physical quality |
| **Virya** (Potency) | Sheeta | Heating/Cooling effect |
| **Vipaka** (Post-digestive) | Madhura | Post-digestive effect |

## What is it made of?

### Mineral/Elemental Profile

- **Primary component:** Mineral-derived preparation
- **Note:** Composition varies by specific preparation method

**Analytical Methods:** XRD, ICP-OES, SEM-EDS

## Dosage forms and preparation

**Dosage Forms:** Vati (lozenge/tablet), Modern lozenges, Mouth-dissolving tablets (modern)

**Standard Dosage:** 1-2 tablets to be sucked/chewed, 2-3 times daily, as per AFI Part I

**Bioavailability:** Buccal/sublingual route provides rapid absorption of volatile oils bypassing first-pass metabolism. Direct action on oropharyngeal mucosa. [Camphor](/herb/camphor/) and [menthol](/herb/menthol/) provide immediate sensory and therapeutic response. Onset of action within minutes.

**Optimal Timing:** As needed for throat/voice conditions, cough, or after meals for oral freshness

**Shelf Life:** 2 years from date of manufacture as per ASU guidelines for Vati

**Storage:** Store in airtight containers in a cool, dry place. Protect from moisture and heat (volatile oils and [camphor](/herb/camphor/) evaporate). Temperature not exceeding 25°C.

**Marker Compounds:** 1,8-[Cineole](/glossary/compounds-c-d/#cineole), [Eugenol](/glossary/compounds-d-g/#eugenol), Camphor, [Myristicin](/glossary/compounds-l-o/#myristicin) (from [Jatiphala](/herb/jatiphala/)), [Cinnamaldehyde](/glossary/compounds-c-d/#cinnamaldehyde)

**Quality Parameters:** Weight variation (±5%), hardness (moderate — must dissolve in mouth), friability, dissolution time (5-15 min buccal), moisture (<6%), volatile oil content (NLT 0.5%), 1,8-cineole content, eugenol content, HPTLC fingerprint, microbial limits, heavy metals

**Vehicle (Anupana):** Not applicable — sucked/chewed directly in the mouth

### Synergistic Combinations

- [Khadiradi Vati](/formulation/khadiradi-vati/)
- [Sitopaladi Churna](/formulation/sitopaladi-churna/)
- [Yashtimadhu](/herb/yashtimadhu/) Churna
- [Talisadi Churna](/formulation/talisadi-churna/)

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## Sources

- Amidha Ayurveda Herb Database (700+ herbs, CC-BY-4.0)
- Ayurvedic Pharmacopoeia of India

Published by Age Ayurveda in the Nighantu. Educational reference only, not medical advice.
Incorporates material from the Amidha Ayurveda Herb Database under CC BY 4.0.