Ajeya (invincible) (Ajeya Ghrtam)
To promote longevity and invincibility
Modern description
Ajeya Ghrita, or 'invincible ghee,' is an Ayurvedic ghee preparation believed to promote longevity, vitality, and overall well-being. It is traditionally used in conditions associated with Garavisha (artificial toxins) and Dushivisha (cumulative toxins) when consumed with Amrita (immortal herbs).
Purpose
To promote longevity and invincibility
Indications
- Weakness
- Emaciation
- Vata disorders
- Rejuvenation
- Post-partum care
- Improves strength and immunity
- Dushivisha
Classical indications
- Dushivisha
- Garavisha
Karma
- Vatahara
- Balya
- Rasayana
- Pushtida
Key ingredients
- Assuming 'Ajeya' refers to Ajeya Ghrita
- Agnimantha - 1 part
- Syonaka - 1 part
- Kasmarya - 1 part
- Patala - 1 part
- Bala - 1 part
- Prsniparni - 1 part
- Salaparni - 1 part
- Gokshura - 1 part
- Brihati - 1 part
- Kantakari - 1 part
- Shalaparni
- Prishniparni
- Mudgaparni
- Mashaparni
- Ela - 1/16 part
- Tvak - 1/16 part
- Patra - 1/16 part
- Nagakesara - 1/16 part
- Water - 4 parts
Adult dose
5-10 ml, once or twice a day.
Pediatric dose
2.5-5 ml
Preparation steps
- Collect all the ingredients of Ajeya Ghrita as per the formulation mentioned in the reference text.
- Clean, dry and powder the Kalka Dravyas (herbal ingredients).
- Prepare a decoction (Kwatha) using specified Drava Dravyas (liquid ingredients).
- Melt the Go-Ghrita (cow's ghee) in a wide-mouthed vessel and heat it to remove any water content.
- Add the Kalka (paste of herbs) and Kwatha (decoction) to the melted Ghrita.
- Maintain a consistent temperature (80-90 degC) and stir the mixture continuously.
- Continue heating until all the water content evaporates and only the Ghrita remains.
- Observe for the disappearance of froth to ensure complete evaporation.
- Filter the Ghrita through a clean cloth to remove any solid particles.
- Allow the Ghrita to cool down.
- Store the prepared Ajeya Ghrita in an airtight container, away from direct sunlight.
Safety contraindications
- Ama conditions
- Severe indigestion