Kalyanakam Ghrita
Kalyanakam Ghrita is a classical Ayurvedic formulation used to improve cognitive function, strength, complexion, and overall well-being, particularly beneficial in psychological disorders, infertility and emaciation. It is revered for its rejuvenating, detoxifying, and therapeutic properties, and it is used to balance the three doshas - Vata, Pitta, and Kapha - based on the individual's needs.
Modern description
Kalyanakam Ghrita is a classical Ayurvedic formulation used to improve cognitive function, strength, complexion, and overall well-being, particularly beneficial in psychological disorders, infertility and emaciation.
Purpose
To improve cognitive function, strength, complexion, and overall well-being, particularly beneficial in psychological disorders, infertility and emaciation. It balances Vata and Pitta doshas, clears Ama from Srotas related to the central nervous system, and nourishes Majja Dhatu (neural tissue) and Rasa Dhatu (plasma).
Indications
- Psychiatric conditions, Epilepsy, Infertility, Weakness, Improves memory, Skin diseases, Improves complexion, Detoxification, Cough, Anemia, Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), Inflammatory conditions, Fever, Attention deficit hyperactive disorder (ADHD)
Classical indications
- Unmada (Schizophrenia)
- Apasmara (Epilepsy)
Karma
- Medhya (improves intellect), Balya (strengthening), Varnya (improves complexion), Vishahara (anti-toxic)
Key ingredients
- Haritaki
- Amalaki
- Devadaru
- Ela
- Vidanga
- Haridra
- Daruharidra
- Shalaparni
- Prishnaparni
- Bala
- Ananta
- Chandana
- Kushta
- Manjistha
- Nagakesara
- Dadhi - quantity equal to Ghrita
- Water - four times of Ghrita
- Ghrita - 1 part.
- Bibhitaki
Adult dose
5-10 grams, once or twice a day, before or after food, or as directed by an Ayurvedic doctor.
Pediatric dose
2.5-5 grams
Preparation steps
- Murchana: Pre-treatment of Cow's Ghrita prior pharmaceutical preparation of KG.
- Ghrita was poured in non-reactive stainless-steel vessel and heated over Mandagni (mild heat) until it reached liquid state devoid from froth and moisture.
- Following a slight cooling period, bolus of prescribed amount of coarsely powdered Kalka Dravya were added, later to which water (four times the quantity of Ghrita) was also poured into molten Ghrita.
- 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.
- After the herbs have been infused into the ghee, strain the mixture to remove the plant matter, leaving behind a pure, therapeutic, and potent ghee-based formulation.
- Store the prepared Kalyanaka Ghrita in amber-coloured airtight containers for future use.