Kalyanaka Ghrita (Kalyanakaghrta)
Cures leprosy almost completely with only six days of use.
Modern description
A polyherbal Ayurvedic formulation used to enhance neurological health, nourish pediatric development, and calm the mind. It is a medicated ghee that enhances memory and concentration, treats mental health issues, and supports fetal development, while also managing various physical ailments and psychological conditions.
Purpose
Cures leprosy almost completely with only six days of use.
Indications
- Psychiatric disorders (Unmada)
- Epilepsy (Apasmara)
- Infertility
- Emaciation
- Memory Loss
- Improves complexion
- General Weakness
- Cough
- Anemia
- Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD)
- Inflammatory conditions
- Fever
- Attention deficit hyperactive disorder (ADHD)
- Skin diseases
- Poisoning
- Respiratory issues
Classical indications
- Leprosy
- Visha (Poisoning)
Karma
- Medhya (Nootropic)
- Rasayana (Rejuvenative)
- Balya (Strengthening)
- Vatahara
- Pittahara
- Kaphahara (Balances all three doshas)
Key ingredients
- Haritaki
- Amalaki
- Shveta Sariva
- Krishna Sariva
- Tagara
- Kushtha
- Manjistha
- Dadima
- Devadaru
- Ela
- Haridra
- Daruharidra
- Shalaparni
- Prishnaparni
- Brihati
- Kantakari
- Gokshura
- Kamala
- Utpala
- Bilva
Adult dose
5-10 grams (1-2 teaspoons)
Pediatric dose
1-3 ml (approx 1/4-1/2 teaspoon) once or twice daily for children (2-12 years)
Preparation steps
- Select the herbs and ingredients based on their therapeutic properties.
- Infuse the selected herbs in the ghee.
- Heat the ghee gently to allow the herbs to release their medicinal properties.
- Process the ghee and herbs over a period of time, ensuring that the active constituents of the herbs infuse completely into the ghee.
- Strain the mixture to remove the plant matter, leaving behind a pure, therapeutic, and potent ghee-based formulation.
- Cool and store in amber-colored airtight containers for future use.
Safety contraindications
- Not specified, consult physician. Avoid high doses in heavy Kapha individuals prone to obesity. Pregnant women should use only under professional care, as some herbs like Sarpagandha are contraindicated.