Dashaksheera Ghee (Dashakshira Ghrta)

Modern description

Beneficial for ear diseases. Nourishing ghee-based formulation used in Ayurveda for various health benefits, particularly for Vata and Pitta pacification.

Purpose

Beneficial for ear diseases.

Indications

• Postpartum care
• Weakness
• Emaciation
• Vata disorders
• Promotes lactation
• Improves strength and immunity
• General debility
• Nervous disorders (Vata predominant)
• Ear diseases

Classical indications

• Ear diseases

Karma

• Vatahara
• Balya
• Rasayana
• Pushtida
• Stanyajanana

Key ingredients

• Agnimantha
• Shyonaka
• Patala
• Gambhari
• Brihati
• Kantakari
• Gokshura
• Shalaparni
• Prishnaparni
• Ghee
• Dashamula
• Milk . *Proportions may vary slightly depending on the specific text and manufacturer
• but this is the most common ratio.*

Adult dose

5-10 ml once or twice daily

Pediatric dose

Consult an Ayurvedic physician

Preparation steps

• Collect the necessary ingredients: cow's milk, ghee, and the specified herbs.
• Prepare a decoction (Kashaya) of the herbs according to traditional Ayurvedic methods.
• Mix the herbal decoction with cow's milk and ghee in a suitable vessel.
• Heat the mixture over a low flame, stirring continuously to prevent burning.
• Continue heating until all the water content evaporates and only the ghee remains, infused with the herbal extracts.
• Filter the ghee through a clean muslin cloth to remove any solid particles or residue.
• Allow the filtered ghee to cool and store it in an airtight container away from direct sunlight and moisture.

Safety contraindications

• Contraindicated in conditions with Kapha aggravation, indigestion, and excessive mucus production.

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