Bala Ghee (Bala Ghrita)
Medically Reviewed by Ayuveda Clinical Team (Lead Medical Reviewer: Dr. Nitin Mohite, BAMS, MBA • Medical Logic Developer, UK • Clinical Profile • LinkedIn).
To improve voice and treat tuberculosis.
Modern description
Medicated ghee with Bala and Dashamula used to improve voice, treat tuberculosis, and promote strength.
Purpose
To improve voice and treat tuberculosis.
Indications
- Weakness
- Emaciation
- Vata disorders
- Nervous disorders
- Muscle wasting
- Debility
- Post-disease recovery
- Swarabheda (hoarseness of voice)
- Kshaya (tissue depletion)
- Rajayakshma (Tuberculosis)
Classical indications
- Swarabhedam (hoarseness)
- Yakshma (tuberculosis)
- Related diseases
Karma
- Balya (strengthening)
- Vatahara (Vata pacifying)
- Pushtida (Nourishing)
- Rasayana (Rejuvenative)
Key ingredients
- Bala root 4.8 kg
- Water 19.2 liters
- Ghee 1.2 kg
Adult dose
5-10 ml (1-2 teaspoons) once or twice daily
Pediatric dose
1/2 - 1 teaspoon
Preparation steps
- Collect Bala herb and other ingredients.
- Prepare a decoction of Bala.
- Add the decoction to ghee and other herbs as per the formulation.
- Heat the mixture until all the water evaporates, and only the ghee remains.
- Filter the ghee to remove any solid particles.
- Store the Bala Ghee in a clean, airtight container.
Safety contraindications
- Not recommended for individuals with indigestion, acute fever, or hyperlipidemia.
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Classical & Scientific References
- Classical source treatise: Charaka Samhita, Chikitsasthana.
- 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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