Balaghrita (ghee Prepared With Bala) (Balaghrta)
Ghee prepared with Bala and other herbs.
Modern description
Balaghrita is a ghee-based formulation prepared with Bala and other herbs, used for strengthening and nourishing the body.
Purpose
Ghee prepared with Bala and other herbs.
Indications
- Weakness, Emaciation, Vata disorders, Muscular dystrophy, Nervous debility, Promoting strength and immunity, Infertility, Post-natal care, Paralysis, Facial palsy, Pediatric care for growth and development.
Karma
- Balya
- Rasayana
- Vatahara
- Pushtida
Key ingredients
- Bala root paste and decoction
- Go-ghrita
- Milk
- Kakoli
- Kshirakakoli
- Mudgaparni
- Mashparni
- Riddi
- Vriddhi
- Meda
- Mahameda
- Kamala
- Utpala
- Ketaki
- Ksheerividari
- each very small quantity.
Adult dose
5-10 ml once or twice a day.
Pediatric dose
2.5-5 ml
Preparation steps
- Collect all the ingredients.
- Clean and prepare the herbs.
- Prepare a decoction of Bala.
- Mix the herbal paste with the Bala decoction.
- Add ghee to the mixture.
- Heat the mixture on a low flame, stirring continuously.
- Continue heating until all the water content evaporates and only the ghee remains.
- Filter the ghee through a clean cloth.
- Allow the ghee to cool.
- Store the Balaghrita in an airtight container.
Safety contraindications
- High cholesterol, Indigestion, Ama conditions