Chitrakadi Ghrita
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Treatment of Gulma
Modern description
Medicated ghee prepared with Chitraka and Vyosha, used to treat Gulma (abdominal tumors) and digestive disorders.
Purpose
Treatment of Gulma
Indications
- Agni Mandya (digestive impairment)
- Adhmana (abdominal distension)
- Gulma (abdominal tumor)
- Pleeha Roga (splenic disorders)
- Arsha (hemorrhoids)
- Krumi Roga (worm infestation)
- Udara Roga (abdominal diseases)
- Vandhyatva (female Infertility)
Karma
- Deepana (appetizer)
- Pachana (digestive)
- Vata-Kapha hara (reduces Vata and Kapha)
- Shoolaghna (pain reliever)
- Rochana (improves taste)
Key ingredients
- Chitraka root
- Shunthi rhizome
- Pippali fruit
- Maricha fruit
- Ajamoda fruit
- Chavya stem
- Hingu resin (fried)
- Yava Kshara
- Sauvarchala Lavana
Adult dose
5-10 grams once or twice a day
Pediatric dose
2.5-5 ml (Adjusted based on age and condition)
Preparation steps
- Prepare a paste of medicinal herbs: Chitraka, Sariba, Bala, Kalanusarrikaa, Draksha, Vishala, Pippali, Chitrapala, Yashtimadhu, Haritaki, and Amalaki.
- Add ghee (2.56kg), milk (10.24kg), and water (10.24kg) to the herbal paste.
- Prepare the ghee according to Ghrita Pak Vidhi.
- Filter the ghee at room temperature.
- Add sugar (640gm) and Takshiri powder (640gm).
- Mix thoroughly and store. The medicated ghee is prepared.
Safety contraindications
- Not recommended for individuals with severe ulcers or bleeding disorders.
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Classical & Scientific References
- Classical source treatise: Sushruta 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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