Dashamuladya Ghrita (Dashamuladya Ghrta)
Classical formulation
Modern description
A variation of Dashamoola Ghrita, potentially with a slightly different composition of herbs, used for Vata and Kapha imbalances. It is known for its anti-inflammatory, neuroprotective, and rejuvenating properties.
Purpose
Classical formulation
Indications
- Vata disorders
- General debility
- Emaciation
- Post-partum care (for Vata imbalance)
- Cough
- Asthma
- Digestive weakness
- Nervous disorders
- Joint pain
- Muscle stiffness
- Neurological disorders
Classical indications
- Sandhivata (arthritis)
- Amavata (rheumatoid-like syndromes)
- Katishula (low back pain)
Karma
- Vatahara
- Pitta Shamaka
- Balya
- Rasayana
- Deepana
- Pachana
Key ingredients
- Prishnaparni
- Ghrita
- Water
- Dashamoola
- Agnimantha
- Shyonaka
- Patala
- Gambhari
- Brihati
- Kantakari
- Gokshura
- Shalaparni
Adult dose
5-15 ml once or twice daily
Pediatric dose
Children above 5 years: 2.5-5 ml (adjust based on age and weight) once daily with warm water or milk. Start with lower doses (1-2 ml) to gauge tolerance. Consult a qualified Ayurvedic practitioner to determine the exact dose and duration appropriate for a child's constitution.
Preparation steps
- Prepare a decoction of Dashamoola by boiling the coarse powder of the ten roots in water until it reduces to one-fourth of the original volume.
- Filter the decoction to remove any solid particles.
- Prepare a paste of the remaining ingredients (e.g., Pushkarahva, Sathi, Bilva, etc.) with water.
- Heat Murchita ghee in a large vessel.
- Add the paste to the heated ghee and stir continuously.
- Gradually add the Dashamoola decoction to the ghee and paste mixture.
- Continue heating and stirring until all the moisture evaporates, the froth subsides, and the ghee clarifies.
- To check for moisture absence, roll a small portion of the paste into a wick (varti) and expose it to fire; absence of crackling sound indicates complete moisture removal.
Safety contraindications
- Dairy allergies
- Gallbladder disorders (gallstones, bile duct obstruction)
- Severe hyperlipidemia