Dashamuli Ghrita

Modern description

Dashamooli Ghrita combines Dashamoola with ghee, beneficial for balancing Vata and Kapha doshas.

Purpose

Classical formulation

Indications

• Vata disorders, emaciation, weakness, cough, asthma, respiratory problems, postpartum care, infertility, general debility

Karma

• Vatahara
• Balya
• Pushtida
• Rasayana

Key ingredients

• Dashamula
• Ghrita
• Water

Adult dose

5-10 ml once or twice daily

Pediatric dose

2.5-5 ml (adjust based on age and weight)

Preparation steps

• The specified ingredients are taken in the prescribed quantity.
• The Dashamula herbs are coarsely powdered and boiled in water to prepare a decoction (Kadha).
• The decoction is then filtered to remove any solid particles.
• Ghee (clarified butter) is taken in a clean vessel.
• The Dashamula decoction is added to the ghee.
• The mixture is heated over a mild flame, stirring continuously.
• Heating is continued until all the water content evaporates and only the medicated ghee remains.
• The ghee is then filtered through a clean cloth.
• The resulting Dashamuli Ghrita is allowed to cool.
• The cooled Dashamuli Ghrita is stored in airtight containers, protected from light and moisture.

Safety contraindications

• Specific contraindications should be determined by a qualified Ayurvedic practitioner based on individual patient assessment.

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• Aavaapida
• Abhaya
• Abhaya Amalaki
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