Eladi Vati
Eladi Vati is a classical Ayurvedic vati, a herbal tablet or pill. The Ayurvedic Formulary of India (Part I, entry 12:3) lists 9 ingredients: Ela 6 g, Patra 6 g, Tvak 6 g, Pippali 24 g, Sita 48 g, Madhuka 48 g, Kharjura 48 g, Mrdvika 48 g and Madhu 48 g.
| Also known as | Eladi Vati, EladiVati |
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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.
The Formulary gives the dose as 2 to 4 g, with anupana, the vehicle it is taken with, of honey. This is what the Formulary records for the classical preparation. It is not a dose for any product, and not advice to take anything.
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 |
Which traditional uses are supported by research?
No published research is cited on this page. Classical formulations are researched largely in journals that PubMed does not index, so an absence here reflects the reach of the index rather than the state of the evidence.
Dosage forms and preparation
Dosage Forms: Vati (lozenge/tablet), Modern lozenges, Mouth-dissolving tablets (modern)
Standard Dosage: 2 to 4 g, as given in the Ayurvedic Formulary of India, Part I, entry 12:3. 1-2 tablets to be sucked/chewed, 2-3 times daily. The page’s tablet count and this weight relate only through the mass of a tablet, which the formulary does not state. The formulary’s anupana: honey. The formulary attributes this formula to Bhaisajyaratnavali, Raktapittadhikara; 32-33.
Optimal Timing: As needed for throat/voice conditions, cough, or after meals for oral freshness
Storage: Store in airtight containers in a cool, dry place. Protect from moisture and heat (volatile oils evaporate). Temperature not exceeding 25°C.
Marker Compounds: 1,8-Cineole, Eugenol, Cinnamaldehyde
Vehicle (Anupana): Honey, per the Ayurvedic Formulary of India; tablets are sucked or chewed.
Synergistic Combinations
Reviewed by Dr. Awadesh Pratap Singh, BAMS, on 11 October 2026. What that review covered.
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