Agastyaharitakyadi
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Medicated ghee preparation.
Modern description
A medicated ghee used for Halimaka (a type of jaundice) and Vata disorders needing oleation.
Purpose
Medicated ghee preparation.
Indications
- Cough, cold, asthma, bronchitis, hiccups, digestive impairment, general debility, emaciation, and diseases of the respiratory system.
Classical indications
- Halimaka (a type of jaundice)
- Vata disorders that require substantial oleation
Karma
- Rasayana
- Balya
- Vatanulomana
- Deepana
Key ingredients
- Haritaki fruit pulp
- Water for decoction
- Draksha dry fruit
- Bala root
- Himsra root
- Shatavari root
- Water for decoction
- Sharkara
- Madhu
- Pippali fruit
- Chaturjata [Twak
- Ela
- Patra
- Nagakesara ]
- Guduchi stem
- Dashamula
Adult dose
5 - 10 grams
Pediatric dose
2.5-5ml
Preparation steps
- Collect all the ingredients.
- Wash and dry the herbs.
- Prepare a decoction of the herbs.
- Filter the decoction to remove any solid particles.
- Add ghee to a heavy-bottomed pan.
- Add the herbal decoction to the ghee.
- Cook on low heat, stirring continuously, until all the water evaporates and only the ghee remains.
- Filter the medicated ghee through a fine cloth.
- Allow it to cool and store in an airtight container.
Safety contraindications
- High Pitta conditions, diabetes, or as directed by physician.
Related formulations
Classical & Scientific References
- Classical source treatise: Charak 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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