Akrita (Akrta)

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.

Related formulations

• Aavaapida
• Abhaya
• Abhaya Amalaki
• Abhaya Amalaki