Dhanvantara Ghrita (Dhanavanatara Ghrta)
Classical formulation
Modern description
A medicated ghee known for Vata balancing and strength, likely containing Dashamula and other herbs.
Purpose
Classical formulation
Indications
- Vata disorders, particularly neurological conditions, musculoskeletal pain, emaciation, post-partum care, and general weakness. Also used in infertility, cough, asthma and debility.
- Gulma (abdominal disorders)
- Shopha (swelling)
- Vidradhi (abscesses)
- Arshas (piles)
- Pandu (anemia)
- Visha (toxicity)
- Prameha (urinary disorders)
- Madhumeha (diabetes-related complications)
Classical indications
- Edema
- Abscess
- Hemorrhoids
- Anemia
- Toxic conditions
- Diabetes
- Diabetic carbuncle
- Gout
- Skin diseases
Karma
- Vatahara
- Balya
- Pushtida
- Rasayana
- Agni Deepana
Key ingredients
- Bala - 4.8 kg
- Dashamoola - 480 g
- Madanaphala - 48 g
- Payasya - 48 g
- Mudgaparni - 48 g
- Mashaparni - 48 g
- Ela - 48 g
- Tvak - 48 g
- Patra - 48 g
- Bhadraela - 48 g
- Shunti - 48 g
- Sita - 48 g (some formulations)
- Jeevanti - 48 g
- Yavani - 48 g
- Saindhava Lavana - 48 g
- Ksheera - 19.2 liters
- Taila - 768 ml
- Ghrita - 768 ml. *Note
Adult dose
5-10 ml once or twice a day, usually before food.
Pediatric dose
Consult an Ayurvedic practitioner
Preparation steps
- The traditional preparation involves a Shodhana (purification) process for each herb.
- Bala is soaked in water overnight, then boiled and dried; roots are decocted to extract water-soluble actives.
- Prepare a Kashaya: 1 part of herb + 16 parts of water boiled and reduced to 1/4 parts, then filter.
- Fresh herb paste: crush it in a mortar and pestle, and use it afresh. For Dry herb: take fine powder, add sufficient quantity water, make a semisolid paste.
- The clarified butter is then heated with herbal decoctions and the paste until no more froth rises-a sign of completed ghee separation.
- Temperature control around 100-110 degC is critical to prevent nutrient loss.
Safety contraindications
- Not recommended in acute Pitta flares.
- Less indicated in Kapha-excess patients unless combined with spicy oil to offset heaviness.