Krita (Krta)
Part of diet regimen.
Modern description
A dietetic preparation, similar to Peya and Vilepi, used as part of a therapeutic diet regimen.
Purpose
Part of diet regimen.
Indications
- General debility
- Weakness
- Digestive issues
- Rejuvenation
- Improving immunity
- Eye disorders (specific to ghee preparation)
Karma
- Rasayana
- Vata-Pittahara
- Deepana
- Pachana
- Balya
- Pushtida
Key ingredients
- Based on common usage
- 'Krita' likely refers to medicated ghee. Assuming it's a general tonic/rasayana
- the most probable ingredients are: Ghee
- Triphala decoction
- Milk
- Sugar/Jaggery
- Turmeric powder
- Trikatu
Adult dose
1-2 teaspoons (5-10 ml) once or twice daily.
Pediatric dose
As per dietary plan and age
Preparation steps
- Boil rice in water until it becomes a thick gruel.
- Add ghee and spices (as per recipe) to the rice gruel.
- Cook for a short duration until all ingredients are well mixed.
- Serve warm.
Safety contraindications
- Contraindicated in conditions with Ama (undigested toxins) or severe Kapha imbalance.