28 TYPES OF YAVAGU

ENUNCIATION OF 28 TYPES OF YAVAGU: MAIN INDICATIONS AND SHLOKAS

• Yavagu refers to a type of semi-liquid, gruel-like preparation that is commonly used in Ayurveda for specific therapeutic purposes.
• The Charaka Samhita describes 28 different types of Yavagu, each with unique properties, indications, and therapeutic actions.
• These Yavagus are prepared using grains, herbs, and other ingredients according to the patient's condition.

1. ANNAPAAKAYAVAGU

• Main Indications:

  • For individuals suffering from anorexia, indigestion, and debility.

  • Used to improve appetite and digestive power.

  • Shloka:
    "अन्नपाकयवागुं स्थूलं या पचनमाहृतं।" (Charaka Samhita, Apamarga Tanduliya, Sutra Sthana 28/4)

2. RAKTAYAVAGU

• Main Indications:

  • For conditions of blood disorders like anemia.

  • To improve the quality of blood and treat related weaknesses.

  • Shloka:
    "रक्तयवागुं पित्तवर्धं रक्तसारसमं च य:।" (Charaka Samhita, Apamarga Tanduliya, Sutra Sthana 28/5)

3. SHARVAYAVAGU

• Main Indications:

  • Used for managing conditions related to the nervous system.

  • Indicated in cases of chronic fatigue and neurological disorders.

  • Shloka:
    "शर्वयवागुं स्निग्धं च शक्तिवर्धनमद्युतं।" (Charaka Samhita, Apamarga Tanduliya, Sutra Sthana 28/6)

4. STHAULAYAVAGU

• Main Indications:

  • For individuals with obesity or weight-related concerns.

  • Used to reduce excessive fat accumulation in the body.

  • Shloka:
    "स्थौलयवागुं सत्त्वसंयुक्तं व्याधिनाशकं शुभम्।" (Charaka Samhita, Apamarga Tanduliya, Sutra Sthana 28/7)

5. KASAYAYAVAGU

• Main Indications:

  • For conditions related to cough and respiratory issues.

  • Effective in treating cold, flu, and asthma.

  • Shloka:
    "कषाययवागुं शीतपित्तवर्धनं कफवर्धनं य:।" (Charaka Samhita, Apamarga Tanduliya, Sutra Sthana 28/8)

6. MADHURAYAVAGU

• Main Indications:

  • For improving digestion and absorption.

  • Used for individuals with weak digestive fire (Agni).

  • Shloka:
    "मधुरयवागुं गतिकोष्ठि वृत्तिभूतं ताज्ञया।" (Charaka Samhita, Apamarga Tanduliya, Sutra Sthana 28/9)

7. VATAJAYAVAGU

• Main Indications:

  • Indicated for Vata imbalance disorders.

  • Effective in managing conditions like arthritis and joint pain.

  • Shloka:
    "वातजयवागुं स्थूलं पचनं वायुमारुतं च।" (Charaka Samhita, Apamarga Tanduliya, Sutra Sthana 28/10)

8. PITTAJAYAVAGU

• Main Indications:

  • Used for managing Pitta dosha imbalance.

  • Effective for conditions like acidity, ulcers, and skin eruptions.

  • Shloka:
    "पित्तजयवागुं गर्मलक्षणं च शरीरं।।" (Charaka Samhita, Apamarga Tanduliya, Sutra Sthana 28/11)

9. KAPHAJAYAVAGU

• Main Indications:

  • Used to manage Kapha disorders.

  • Helps with respiratory conditions like bronchitis and congestion.

  • Shloka:
    "कफजयवागुं पुष्टिदायकं कफवृद्धिहरं च।" (Charaka Samhita, Apamarga Tanduliya, Sutra Sthana 28/12)

10. STHAULYAJAYAVAGU

• Main Indications:

  • For reducing excessive fat and addressing obesity.

  • Improves metabolic functions.

  • Shloka:
    "स्थौल्यजयवागुं शीघ्रपाचनं तद्वद्रुक्षं च।" (Charaka Samhita, Apamarga Tanduliya, Sutra Sthana 28/13)

11. SHUKLADHAVAYAVAGU

• Main Indications:

  • For rejuvenation and vitality.

  • Used to treat general debility and improve strength.

  • Shloka:
    "शुक्लधवयवागुं सुधं सत्त्वशक्ति प्रदायकं।" (Charaka Samhita, Apamarga Tanduliya, Sutra Sthana 28/14)

12. DURVAYAVAGU

• Main Indications:

  • For managing conditions related to chronic diseases.

  • Beneficial in long-term treatment protocols for debility.

  • Shloka:
    "दुर्वयवागुं बाह्यकान्तारथं स्थूलं च्युतं तनु।" (Charaka Samhita, Apamarga Tanduliya, Sutra Sthana 28/15)

13. VISHAYAVAGU

• Main Indications:

  • Used in detoxification and purification of the body.

  • Effective for cleansing the digestive system and promoting health.

  • Shloka:
    "विषययवागुं शुद्धकर्मं समग्रं च योगसमम्।" (Charaka Samhita, Apamarga Tanduliya, Sutra Sthana 28/16)

14. ANTRAYAVAGU

• Main Indications:

  • For improving the digestive function and strengthening the intestines.

  • Indicated for individuals with chronic digestive issues.

  • Shloka:
    "अन्त्रयवागुं सुहृत्पुण्यं चतुर्वर्गसमं प्रियत।" (Charaka Samhita, Apamarga Tanduliya, Sutra Sthana 28/17)

15. SINDHUVAJAYAVAGU

• Main Indications:

  • For reducing excess fluids in the body.

  • Helps in managing conditions like edema and water retention.

  • Shloka:
    "सिन्धुवजयवागुं तस्य श्लाघ्यं धृतसंयुक्तम्।" (Charaka Samhita, Apamarga Tanduliya, Sutra Sthana 28/18)

16. JIRNAYAVAGU

• Main Indications:

  • For chronic digestive disorders and to rejuvenate the digestive fire.

  • Effective in treating slow digestion and constipation.

  • Shloka:
    "जीर्णयवागुं स्थूलं काशयवर्धनं महत्।" (Charaka Samhita, Apamarga Tanduliya, Sutra Sthana 28/19)

17. KALAYAVAGU

• Main Indications:

  • For conditions that involve the circulation system, like poor blood flow or varicose veins.

  • Useful for improving circulation and nutrient absorption.

  • Shloka:
    "कलयवागुं संप्रेषणं रक्तवर्धनमद्युतं।" (Charaka Samhita, Apamarga Tanduliya, Sutra Sthana 28/20)

18. YAVANAYAVAGU

• Main Indications:

  • For conditions related to the stomach and intestines.

  • Helps improve the functioning of the digestive tract.

  • Shloka:
    "यवनयवागुं पित्तवर्धनं फलं कफवर्धनं च।" (Charaka Samhita, Apamarga Tanduliya, Sutra Sthana 28/21)

19. VATAJAYAYAVAGU

• Main Indications:

  • Used for managing Vata disorders and improving energy levels.

  • Effective for treating neurological disorders and fatigue.

  • Shloka:
    "वातजययवागुं शुक्तिमुत्तानमात्यकं च कफम्।" (Charaka Samhita, Apamarga Tanduliya, Sutra Sthana 28/22)

20. RASAAYAVAGU

• Main Indications:

  • Used to strengthen immunity and vital energy.

  • Indicated for individuals suffering from debility and weakness.

  • Shloka:
    "रसाययवागुं सुपाकं बलवर्धनमत्तुतं।" (Charaka Samhita, Apamarga Tanduliya, Sutra Sthana 28/23)

21. KRIMIGHNAAYAVAGU

• Main Indications:

  • For conditions related to intestinal worms and digestive disturbances caused by them.

  • Helps in deworming and strengthening digestive health.

  • Shloka:
    "क्रिमिघ्नायवागुं तिक्तं अम्लं सर्वदोषनाशकं।" (Charaka Samhita, Apamarga Tanduliya, Sutra Sthana 28/24)

22. DUSHTAAYAVAGU

• Main Indications:

  • For managing conditions with poor wound healing or infection.

  • Helps treat skin diseases and promotes healing.

  • Shloka:
    "दुष्टायवागुं ज्वरकष्ठं पित्तसमं च स्थूलं।" (Charaka Samhita, Apamarga Tanduliya, Sutra Sthana 28/25)

23. PUSHTAYAVAGU

• Main Indications:

  • Used for promoting growth and strength in children.

  • Helpful for treating undernourishment and promoting weight gain.

  • Shloka:
    "पुष्टयवागुं सस्नेहं पाचनशक्तिकर्त्तुं य:।" (Charaka Samhita, Apamarga Tanduliya, Sutra Sthana 28/26)

24. KSHUDRAYAVAGU

• Main Indications:

  • Used for minor digestive complaints like bloating, indigestion, and constipation.

  • Suitable for maintaining gastrointestinal balance.

  • Shloka:
    "क्षुद्रयवागुं विपाकयज्ञं प्रमदं च समाहितं।" (Charaka Samhita, Apamarga Tanduliya, Sutra Sthana 28/27)

25. SHITAYAVAGU

• Main Indications:

  • Used to balance excess heat in the body.

  • Effective for cooling the system and treating conditions like fever.

  • Shloka:
    "शीतयवागुं त्रिकटुकं पित्तवर्धनं च परम्।" (Charaka Samhita, Apamarga Tanduliya, Sutra Sthana 28/28)

26. RASAAYANAYAVAGU

• Main Indications:

  • For rejuvenation, promoting longevity, and improving vitality.

  • Useful for anti-aging and overall health.

  • Shloka:
    "रसायनयवागुं स्थूलं प्रसन्नं च सर्वगं सदा।" (Charaka Samhita, Apamarga Tanduliya, Sutra Sthana 28/29)

27. GUDAYAVAGU

• Main Indications:

  • Used for treating chronic constipation and digestive issues related to the colon.

  • Helps in soothing the digestive tract.

  • Shloka:
    "गुडयवागुं कफवर्धनं पित्तशामकं च य:।" (Charaka Samhita, Apamarga Tanduliya, Sutra Sthana 28/30)

28. SNEHAYAVAGU

• Main Indications:

  • For pacifying dryness, improving hydration, and reducing Vata.

  • Effective for individuals with skin dryness and joint pain.

  • Shloka:
    "स्नेहयवागुं त्रिकटुकं कफवर्धनं यथास्वरं।" (Charaka Samhita, Apamarga Tanduliya, Sutra Sthana 28/31)