Agarbha Ghrita
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Treatment for Vata and Maruta Paryaya.
Modern description
A medicated ghee useful in Vata disorders, especially Maruta Paryaya. Supports overall strength and well-being.
Purpose
Treatment for Vata and Maruta Paryaya.
Indications
- General debility
- Emaciation
- Infertility
- Promoting strength and immunity
- Post-partum care
- To improve quality and quantity of breast milk
- Vata disorders
- Maruta Paryaya
Classical indications
- Vata and Maruta Paryaya
Karma
- Vatahara
- Pitta Shamaka
- Rasayana
- Balya
- Pushtida
Key ingredients
- Bilva
- Agnimantha
- Shyonaka
- Gambhari
- Patala
- Bala
- Prishniparni
- Shalaparni
- Gokshura
- Brihati
- Kantakari
- Gokshura
- Mudgaparni
- Mashaparni
- Jeevanti
- Kakoli
- Kshirakakoli
- Ridhi
- Vriddhi
- Meda
Adult dose
5-10 grams
Pediatric dose
2.5-5ml
Preparation steps
- Collect all the necessary ingredients as per the formulation.
- Prepare a decoction (Kwatha) of the specified herbs.
- Make a fine paste (Kalka) of the remaining herbs.
- Take purified ghee (Ghrita) in a stainless steel vessel.
- Add the herbal paste (Kalka) and decoction (Kwatha) to the ghee.
- Heat the mixture on a low flame, stirring continuously to prevent sticking.
- Continue heating until all the water content evaporates and the ghee is infused with the herbal extracts.
- Monitor the Paka (cooking stages) carefully: Mridu, Madhyama, Khara, and Dagdha Paka.
- Once the correct Paka stage is achieved (characterized by specific signs like absence of crackling sounds and the Kalka forming a solid mass), turn off the heat.
- Allow the mixture to cool.
- Filter the ghee through a clean muslin cloth to remove any solid particles.
- Store the Agarbha Ghrita in a clean, airtight glass container, away from direct sunlight and moisture.
Safety contraindications
- Contraindicated in conditions with excess Kapha, indigestion, or Ama (toxins).
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Classical & Scientific References
- Classical source treatise: Sushruta Samhita.
- Ayurvedic Formulary of India (AFI), Part I & II, Ministry of AYUSH, Government of India.
- Bhaishajya Ratnavali, Sharangadhara Samhita, and Sahasrayogam clinical guidelines.
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