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.
| Also known as | Eladi Vati, EladiVati |
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Names and identification
| Language | Name |
|---|---|
| English | 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 and 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 evaporate). Temperature not exceeding 25°C.
Marker Compounds: 1,8-Cineole, Eugenol, Camphor, Myristicin (from Jatiphala), 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
Composition
As given in the Ayurvedic Formulary of India, Part I, entry 12:3 (ELADI GUTIKA), which cites Bhaisajyaratnavali, Raktapittadhikara; 32-33.. Names, parts and quantities are transcribed as printed and checked row by row against the book. Manufacturers' versions of a classical formulation can differ from the formulary.
| # | Ingredient | Part | Quantity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ela (suksmaila) | seed | 6 g. |
| 2 | Patra (tejapatra) | leaf | 6 g. |
| 3 | Tvak | stem bark | 6 g. |
| 4 | Pippali | fruit | 24 g. |
| 5 | Sita | 48 g. | |
| 6 | Madhuka (yasti) * | root | 48 g. |
| 7 | Kharjura | pericarp | 48 g. |
| 8 | Mrdvika (draksa) | dry fruit | 48 g. |
| 9 | Madhu | 48 g. |
* The scanned text was damaged at this row and the name was read from the entry's own Sanskrit verse.
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