Brihat Shatavari Ghrita
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A medicated ghee formulation, primarily based on Shatavari, used for rejuvenation, improving strength, and promoting reproductive health.
Modern description
A medicated ghee formulation, primarily based on Shatavari, used for rejuvenation, improving strength, and promoting reproductive health.
Purpose
Rejuvenation, improve strength, promote reproductive health.
Indications
- Debility
- Emaciation
- Weakness
- Vata disorders
- Pitta disorders
- Reproductive disorders (both male and female)
- Oligospermia
- Infertility
- Menopausal symptoms
- Postpartum care
- Improves breast milk production
- Promotes strength and vitality
- Menstrual irregularities
- Anxiety
- Stress
- Insomnia
Classical indications
- Yonivyapad
- Artavadushti
- Pittaj Yonivyapad
Karma
- Vatahara
- Pittahara
- Rasayana
- Balya
- Vrishya
- Stanyajanana
Key ingredients
- Shatavari juice (Svarasa) or decoction (Kwatha)
- Cow's Ghee
- Shatavari paste (Kalka)
- Milk
- Sugar
- Prakshepa Dravyas
- Kakoli
- Kshira Kakoli
- Mudgaparni
- Mashaparni
- Riddi
- Vriddhi
- Meda
- Mahameda
- Kamala
- Utpala
- Shringataka
- and Kasheruka
- total quantity being 1/16th of ghee.
Adult dose
5-10 grams (approximately 1-2 teaspoons) once or twice a day.
Pediatric dose
2.5-5 ml
Preparation steps
- Obtain authentic raw materials: Shatavari root, A2 cow ghee, and other herbs as per the formulation.
- Prepare Murchita Ghrita: Process the ghee with Triphala (Haritaki, Bibhitaki, Amalaki), Musta, Haridra, and Nimbu.
- Decoction Preparation: Prepare a decoction of Shatavari and other herbs mentioned in the formulation.
- Kalka (Paste) Preparation: Make a fine paste of Shatavari root and other herbs.
- Combine Ingredients: Mix the Murchita Ghrita, Shatavari decoction, Shatavari Kalka, and cow's milk in a stainless steel vessel.
- Heating: Heat the mixture on low flame with continuous stirring.
- Paka (Cooking): Continue heating until all the moisture evaporates and only the medicated ghee remains.
- Sneha Siddhi Lakshanas: Ensure that the 'Sneha Siddhi Lakshanas' (signs of proper ghee preparation) are achieved.
- Filtration: Filter the prepared ghee through a clean cloth.
- Cooling and Storage: Allow the ghee to cool and store it in an airtight glass bottle.
Safety contraindications
- Not mentioned in classical texts, but caution is advised in individuals with known allergies to any of the ingredients.
- High cholesterol.
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Classical & Scientific References
- Classical source treatise: Charaka Samhita.
- 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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