Akrita (Akrta)
Part of a diet regimen (along with Peya, Vilepi and Krita).
Modern description
Akrita is a type of bland and nourishing food preparation used as part of a dietary regimen following Vamana (emesis) and Virechana (purgation) therapies, aiding in digestive recovery.
Purpose
Part of a diet regimen (along with Peya, Vilepi and Krita).
Indications
- Cough (with caution as it can be Kapha increasing), Wound healing (local application), general debility (with caution), enhances the properties of other herbs when used as Anupana.
Karma
- Vatahara
- Kapha Vardhana
- Pitta Shamana (aged honey)
- Rasayana
Key ingredients
- Based on the name 'Akrita' implying 'unprepared' or 'unprocessed'
- and lack of further information
- it's most likely referring to a single
- unprocessed herb or substance
- often Honey
- Ghee
- or a herbal juice. Without more context
- providing a specific list is impossible. Assuming Akrita refers to unprocessed honey : Honey
Adult dose
1-2 teaspoons (5-10 ml), adjust based on individual needs and constitution.
Pediatric dose
As per appetite
Preparation steps
- Prepare a decoction (Kwatha) using specified herbs.
- Strain the decoction to remove solid particles.
- Add jaggery and honey to the strained decoction.
- Heat an iron foil until red hot and immerse it in the decoction until melted.
- Transfer the mixture to an earthen pot smeared with ghee.
- Allow natural fermentation to occur for approximately one month.
- Filter the fermented liquid and store in an airtight glass bottle.