Chitrakaghrta
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Classical formulation
Modern description
Chitrakaghrta is a medicated ghee formulation primarily used to stimulate digestion, reduce inflammation, and support liver function.
Purpose
To improve digestion and alleviate abdominal disorders.
Indications
- Agni Mandya (digestive impairment)
- Arsha (hemorrhoids)
- Gulma (abdominal tumor)
- Pleeha Vriddhi (splenomegaly)
- Udara Roga (abdominal disorders)
- Krimi Roga (worm infestation)
- Kasa (cough)
- Shwasa (asthma)
Classical indications
- Digestive disorders.
- Abdominal ailments.
Karma
- Deepana (appetizer)
- Pachana (digestive)
- Vatahara (alleviates Vata)
- Kaphahara (alleviates Kapha)
- Shoolahara (pain reliever)
Key ingredients
- Pippali
- Pippalimula
- Chavya
- Shringavera
- Ajamoda
- Kushta
- Vidanga
- Plaksha
- Water
- Ghrita
- Dhanyaka
- Chitraka
Adult dose
5-10 grams.
Pediatric dose
2.5-5 ml
Preparation steps
- Gather all the ingredients required for the formulation.
- Clean and prepare the herbs.
- Take the specified quantity of Chitrak and other herbs as per the formulation.
- Prepare a decoction (kwatha) of the herbs.
- Filter the decoction to remove any solid particles.
- Add ghee to the decoction.
- Heat the mixture on a low flame, stirring continuously.
- Continue heating until all the water content evaporates and only the ghee remains.
- Allow the ghee to cool down.
- Filter the ghee through a clean cloth to remove any remaining herbal residue.
- Store the Chitrakaghrta in an airtight container in a cool, dry place.
Safety contraindications
- Pregnancy.
- Severe gastritis.
Related formulations
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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