Khadira Ghrita (Khadiraghrita)
Medically Reviewed by Ayuveda Clinical Team (Lead Medical Reviewer: Dr. Nitin Mohite, BAMS, MBA • Medical Logic Developer, UK • Clinical Profile • LinkedIn).
Khadira Ghrita is primarily indicated for skin disorders, inflammation, wound healing, and balancing Kapha and Pitta doshas.
Modern description
Khadiraghrita is used in the treatment of skin diseases, particularly those associated with inflammation and infection, helping to heal wounds, purify the blood, and balance Kapha and Pitta doshas.
Purpose
To treat skin diseases, purify blood, and reduce inflammation.
Indications
- Kushta (Skin diseases, especially leprosy and other chronic skin conditions)
- Kandu (Itching)
- Vrana (Ulcers, wounds)
- Visarpa (Erysipelas)
- Shotha (Inflammation)
- Arsha (Hemorrhoids/Piles)
- Gandamala (Cervical lymphadenitis)
- Mukharoga (Oral diseases)
- Dantavikara (Dental disorders)
Classical indications
- Kustha (Skin diseases)
- Vrana (Wounds and ulcers)
- Kandu (Itching)
- Visarpa (Erysipelas)
- Shotha (Inflammation)
Karma
- Kushtaghna (Anti-dermatophytic)
- Vranaropana (Wound healing)
- Shothahara (Anti-inflammatory)
- Kapha-Pittahara (Balances Kapha and Pitta doshas)
- Raktashodhaka (Blood purifier)
Key ingredients
- and Vidanga
- Khadira heartwood decoction (Kwatha)
- Ghrita
- Kalkas of
- Lodhra
- Manjishtha
- Kushta
- Tagara
- Ela
- Haritaki
- Vibhitaki
- Amalaki
Adult dose
5-10 grams, or as directed by the physician.
Pediatric dose
2.5-5 grams
Preparation steps
- Collection of Khadira heartwood and other herbs.
- Preparation of decoction or paste of the herbs.
- Mixing the herbal paste/decoction with ghee.
- Heating the mixture until all the water content evaporates and only the ghee remains.
- Filtering the ghee to remove any solid particles.
- Cooling and storing the Khadira Ghrita in airtight containers.
Toxic ingredients
- ['Not specified in the provided text.']
Safety contraindications
- Not specified in the provided text, but avoid in conditions where ghee is contraindicated such as indigestion.
Related formulations
Classical & Scientific References
- Classical source treatise: Charaka Samhita.
- Ayurvedic Formulary of India (AFI), Part I & II, Ministry of AYUSH, Government of India.
- Bhaishajya Ratnavali, Sharangadhara Samhita, and Sahasrayogam clinical guidelines.
Published by formulations.directory