Kalyana

Modern description

A medicated ghee traditionally used to promote mental well-being, strength, and digestive health.

Purpose

Classical formulation

Indications

• Mental disorders
• Epilepsy
• Infertility
• General debility
• Loss of memory
• Skin diseases
• Anemia
• Cough
• Asthma
• Improves complexion
• Promotes strength and immunity
• Pacifies aggravated doshas
• OCD (Obsessive Compulsive Disorder)
• ADHD (Attention deficit hyperactive disorder)

Classical indications

• Unmada (Psychosis)
• Apasmara (Epilepsy)
• Kasa (Cough)

Karma

• Medhya (improves intellect)
• Rasayana (rejuvenative)
• Balya (strengthening)
• Vatahara (pacifies Vata)
• Pittahara (pacifies Pitta)
• Kaphahara (pacifies Kapha)

Key ingredients

• Based on common usage
• Kalyana typically refers to Kalyanaka Ghrita or Kalyanaka Taila. The exact composition varies slightly
• but a standard formulation includes
• Amalaki
• Manjistha
• Devadaru
• Ela
• Vidanga
• Haridra
• Daruharidra
• Shalaparni
• Prishnaparni
• Brihati
• Kantakari
• Gokshura
• Musta
• Kamala
• Chandana
• Kushta
• Tagara

Adult dose

5-10 grams (Ghrita) or as directed by the physician. Dosage varies based on the form (ghrita or taila), the patient's age, strength, and digestive capacity.

Pediatric dose

2.5-5 grams with warm milk, consult physician

Preparation steps

• Ghrita Murchana: Pre-treatment of cow's ghee with herbs like Amla, Haritaki, Bibhitaki, Turmeric, and Cyperus rotundus.
• Preparation of Kalka: Make a paste of the ingredients.
• Ghrita Preparation: Add the Kalka to Murchita Ghrita and cook with water until the ghee is properly infused with the herbs.

Safety contraindications

• Peptic ulcers, edema, and high cholesterol if over-used. Pregnancy (use under supervision).