Chandanadi Ghrita
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Treatment of Grahani Dosha
Modern description
Chandanadi Ghrita is a medicated ghee formulation used in Ayurveda for treating malabsorption syndrome (Grahani Dosha) and related Pitta disorders.
Purpose
Treatment of Grahani Dosha
Indications
- Bleeding disorders (Raktapitta)
- Burning sensations
- Skin diseases
- Excessive thirst
- Fever
- Poisoning
- Improves complexion
- Grahani Dosha (Malabsorption syndrome)
Classical indications
- Grahani Dosha (Malabsorption syndrome)
Karma
- Pittashamaka
- Raktaprasadana
- Varnya
- Agnideepana
Key ingredients
- White Sandalwood
- Ushira
- Kamala
- Manjistha
- Padmaka
- Mudga
- Masura
- Water
- Ghee
Adult dose
5-10 grams
Pediatric dose
2.5-5 grams, once or twice a day, before or after food, or as directed by an Ayurvedic physician
Preparation steps
- Collect all the ingredients of Chandanadi Ghrita.
- Wash and clean the herbs properly.
- Prepare a decoction (Kashaya) using specific herbs as per the formulation.
- Separately, prepare a paste (Kalka) of the remaining herbs.
- Melt the ghee in a clean stainless steel pot.
- Add the herbal paste (Kalka) to the melted ghee and stir continuously.
- Gradually add the herbal decoction (Kashaya) to the ghee-herb mixture.
- Continue heating and stirring the mixture on low heat until all the moisture evaporates and the ghee is properly infused with the herbs.
- Filter the Ghrita through a clean muslin cloth to remove any solid particles.
- Allow the Ghrita to cool down completely.
- Store the Chandanadi Ghrita in a clean, airtight glass container, away from direct sunlight and moisture.
Safety contraindications
- Not recommended during acute diarrhea or vomiting.
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Classical & Scientific References
- Classical source treatise: Charak 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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