Amritajeya
Protection of the heart and preventing the spread of poison in the mind.
Modern description
Amritajeya is a ghee-based preparation used for protecting the heart and preventing the spread of poison.
Purpose
Protection of the heart and preventing the spread of poison in the mind.
Indications
- General debility, immune deficiency, fever (especially chronic and recurrent), skin diseases, digestive disorders, liver disorders, respiratory ailments, and as a rejuvenative tonic.
Classical indications
- Prevention of poison spreading in the mind
- Protecting the heart
Karma
- Rasayana
- Deepana
- Pachana
- Balya
- Vata-Kapha Shamaka
Key ingredients
- quantity not specified
- Other ingredients likely include Triphala
- Trikatu
- and honey as a preservative/anupana. Proportions vary between preparations
- but Guduchi is always dominant.
- Guduchi
Adult dose
10-20 ml of the decoction, or 1-3 grams of powder mixed with warm water or honey.
Pediatric dose
As directed by a physician.
Preparation steps
- Collection of raw herbs
- Cleaning and drying of herbs
- Grinding the herbs into a fine powder
- Mixing the herbal powder with ghee
- Heating the mixture at a controlled temperature
- Filtering the mixture to remove any solid particles
- Cooling and storing the final product
Safety contraindications
- Not recommended for individuals with acute digestive impairment or severe hyperlipidemia.