Dashamula Ghee (Dashamula Ghrita)
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Conquers Kapha Gulma.
Modern description
A medicated ghee formulation combining Dashamoola with ghee, used primarily for Vata and Kapha imbalances, and abdominal distension.
Purpose
Conquers Kapha Gulma.
Indications
- Vata disorders, post-partum care, general debility, inflammatory conditions, respiratory ailments (cough, asthma), digestive weakness, musculoskeletal pain, nervous system disorders.
Classical indications
- Kapha Gulma
Karma
- Vatahara
- Balya
- Pushtida
- Shothahara
- Deepana
- Pachana
Key ingredients
- Dashamoola (10 Roots
- Ghrita
- Water
Adult dose
5-10 grams (approximately 1-2 teaspoons) once or twice daily.
Pediatric dose
2.5-5 ml (adjust based on age and weight)
Preparation steps
- Gather the ingredients of Dashamula.
- Prepare a decoction (Kashaya) of Dashamula by boiling it in water and reducing it to a quarter of its original volume.
- Strain the decoction to remove any solid particles.
- Melt the ghee in a clean, heavy-bottomed pan.
- Add the Dashamula decoction to the melted ghee.
- Cook over low heat, stirring continuously, until all the water evaporates and only the ghee remains.
- Filter the ghee through a clean cloth.
- Allow the ghee to cool and store it in an airtight container away from sunlight.
Safety contraindications
- Acute fever
- Severe indigestion
- Conditions where oily substances are contraindicated
Related formulations
Classical & Scientific References
- Classical source treatise: Ashtanga Hridaya.
- 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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