Jivaniya Ghee (Jivaniya Ghrita)
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Nourishing ghee preparation used to promote vitality, strength, and overall well-being; often used for nasal administration (Nasya).
Modern description
Nourishing ghee preparation used to promote vitality, strength, and overall well-being; often used for nasal administration (Nasya).
Purpose
Beneficial when used for Nasya, promotes vitality, strength, and overall well-being.
Indications
- General debility, weakness, emaciation, fatigue, promotes strength, improves immunity, supports reproductive health, Vata disorders, Pitta disorders, Kapha disorders, convalescence after illness.
Classical indications
- Krodha (Anger)
- Shushkakshipaka (Dry eye)
Karma
- Balya (Strengthening)
- Vatahara (Vata pacifying)
- Pittahara (Pitta pacifying)
- Kaphahara (Kapha Pacifying)
- Rasayana (Rejuvenative)
- Shukrala (Increases semen)
- Medhya (Improves intelligence)
Key ingredients
- Jivanti
- Kakoli
- Kshirakakoli
- Mudgaparni
- Mashaparni
- Shalaparni
- Prishnaparni
- Bala
- Ghee
Adult dose
5-10 grams (approximately 1-2 teaspoons)
Pediatric dose
1-5 ml for Nasya (adjust based on age and weight)
Preparation steps
- Collection of Jivaniya Gana herbs.
- Preparation of decoction (kwatha) of Jivaniya herbs.
- Murchana (processing) of ghee with Haritaki, Amalaki, Bibhitaki, Nagarmotha, Haridra, and Nimbu swarasa.
- Addition of Kalka Dravya (paste) in specific ratio.
- Addition of Godugdha (cow's milk).
- Heating the mixture until Sneha Siddhi Lakshana (signs of proper ghee preparation) are observed.
- Filtering the Ghrita while still hot (approximately 80 degC) through a muslin cloth.
- Allowing the Ghrita to cool and then packing it tightly in glass containers to protect from light and moisture.
Safety contraindications
- Avoid in cases of known allergy to any of the ingredients, acute fever, or severe indigestion.
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Classical & Scientific References
- Classical source treatise: Sushruta 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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