Hapushadi Ghrita (Hapusadi Ghrta)
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Classical formulation
Modern description
Hapushadi Ghrita is a classical Ayurvedic ghee formulation primarily used for digestive and respiratory ailments.
Purpose
Classical formulation
Indications
- Gulma (abdominal lump/tumor)
- Adhmana (distension of abdomen)
- Plihavriddhi (splenomegaly)
- Agnimandya (digestive impairment)
- Arsha (hemorrhoids - based on Vata vitiation)
Karma
- Vatahara
- Deepana
- Pachana
- Rochana
Key ingredients
- Hapusha
- Water
- Go-ghrita
- Dadhi
- Kanji
- Saindhava Lavana
Adult dose
5-10 ml once or twice a day
Pediatric dose
2.5-5 grams
Preparation steps
- Take all the ingredients of Hapushadi Ghrita.
- Clean, dry, and grind the solid ingredients into a fine powder.
- Mix the powdered ingredients with water to create a paste.
- Add the paste to the ghee and cook on low heat.
- Continue stirring until all the moisture has evaporated and only the ghee remains.
- Filter the ghee through a clean cloth to remove any solid particles.
- Allow the ghee to cool and store it in an airtight container.
Safety contraindications
- Not recommended for patients with acute diarrhea or dysentery.
Related formulations
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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