Guducyadi Ghrita (Guducayadi Ghrtama)
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Guducyadi Ghrita is a classical Ayurvedic ghee formulation primarily used to balance Pitta and promote rejuvenation. It is beneficial in fever, gout, skin diseases, indigestion, anemia, general debility, and cough.
Modern description
Guducyadi Ghrita is a classical Ayurvedic ghee formulation primarily used to balance Pitta and promote rejuvenation. It is known for its benefits in managing fever, gout, skin diseases, indigestion, anemia, general debility and cough.
Purpose
To balance Pitta and promote rejuvenation, to treat fever, gout, skin diseases, indigestion, anemia, general debility and cough.
Indications
- Fever (Jwara)
- Gout (Vatarakta)
- Skin diseases (Kushtha)
- Indigestion (Agnimandya)
- Anemia (Pandu)
- General debility
- Cough (Kasa)
Classical indications
- Vatarakta
- Kushtha
Karma
- Deepana
- Pachana
- Vatahara
- Pittahara
- Kapha Shamaka
- Rasayana
- Jwarahara
- Kushtaghna
- Panduhara
Key ingredients
- Ghee
- Patha
- Duralabha
- Shunthi
- Pippali
- Maricha
- Vidanga
- Kutaja
- Kiratatikta
- Vatsanabha
- Water
- Guduchi
Adult dose
6-12 grams (approximately 1-2 teaspoons) once or twice a day.
Pediatric dose
2.5-5 grams
Preparation steps
- Collection of raw materials: Procure authentic and high-quality raw materials.
- Preparation of Guduchi Swarasa (juice): Extract fresh juice from Guduchi stems.
- Preparation of Kalka (paste): Prepare a fine paste of the prescribed herbs.
- Murchana of Ghrita: Perform Murchana (pre-processing) of the Ghrita with specified herbs to enhance its therapeutic qualities.
- Ghrita preparation: Combine Guduchi Swarasa, Kalka, and Murchita Ghrita in the prescribed ratio (typically 16:1:4).
- Heating and stirring: Heat the mixture over a moderate fire, stirring continuously to prevent sticking.
- Paka (cooking stages): Monitor the Paka (cooking stages) - Mridu, Madhyama, and Khara - to ensure proper extraction of herbal properties.
- Filtration: Once the Ghrita is prepared, filter it through a clean cloth.
- Storage: Store the Ghrita in a clean, airtight container, away from direct sunlight and moisture.
Safety contraindications
- Pregnancy
- Lactation
- Known allergy to any of the ingredients
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Classical & Scientific References
- Classical source treatise: Charak Samhita.
- 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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