Darvi Ghrita
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Treatment of Kushtha
Modern description
Darvi Ghrita is a medicated ghee formulation used in the treatment of skin diseases, particularly those of Pitta origin. It possesses anti-inflammatory, wound-healing, and blood-purifying properties.
Purpose
Treatment of Kushtha
Indications
- Skin diseases (Kushta)
- Wounds (Vrana)
- Inflammatory conditions (Shotha)
- Bleeding disorders (Raktapitta)
- Eye diseases
Classical indications
- Kushtha (skin diseases)
Karma
- Vranaropana (wound healing)
- Shothahara (anti-inflammatory)
- Raktaprasadana (blood purification)
- Kushthaghna (useful in skin diseases)
- Pittahara (pacifies Pitta)
Key ingredients
- Darvi
- Ghrita
- Water
Adult dose
5-10 grams once or twice daily.
Pediatric dose
1/2 - 1 teaspoon twice daily
Preparation steps
- Collection of raw materials (Daruharidra, etc.).
- Preparation of decoction (Kwatha) of Daruharidra.
- Mixing the decoction with ghee.
- Heating the mixture until all water content evaporates.
- Filtering the Ghrita to remove any solid particles.
- Allowing the Ghrita to cool down.
- Storing in an airtight container.
Safety contraindications
- Indigestion
- Ama (toxic build-up)
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Classical & Scientific References
- Classical source treatise: Charaka Samhita, Chikitsasthana 7, Verse 135. kusathacikitasitama, Verse 135.
- 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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