Kshira Shatpalaka Ghrita
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Treatment of Gulma (Abdominal lump)
Modern description
Kshira Shatpalaka Ghrita is a medicated ghee used for the treatment of abdominal lumps (Gulma) and digestive disorders. It contains Pippali, Pippalimoola, Chavya, Chitraka, Shunti & Yavakshara.
Purpose
Treatment of Gulma (Abdominal lump)
Indications
- Skin diseases, especially those with discoloration (Hyperpigmentation), Scars, Acne, Burns, Wounds, General Weakness, and for improving complexion and skin health.
- Gulma (Abdominal lump)
- Digestive disorders
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome
- Abdominal distension
- Fever
- Anorexia
- Coughing
- Asthma
- Edema
Classical indications
- Gulma (Abdominal lump)
Karma
- Varnya (improves complexion)
- Vatahara (balances Vata)
- Pitta Shamaka (pacifies Pitta)
- Raktaprasadana (blood purifier)
- Balya (strengthening)
- Rasayana (rejuvenative)
- Dipana (appetizer)
- Pachana (digestant)
Key ingredients
- Cow's Milk
- Sesame Oil
- Paste of
- Lodhra
- Kushta
- Tagara
- Chandana
- Aguru
- Padmaka
- Ushira
- Sariva
- Yashtimadhu
- Bala
- Atibala
- Vata
- Udumbara
- Ashvattha
- Plaksha
- Kamala
- Utpala
Adult dose
5-10 ml (1-2 teaspoons) once or twice daily.
Pediatric dose
2.5-5 ml
Preparation steps
- Ghrita murchana (processing of ghee) is done by boiling raw ghrita with herbs and liquid to remove impurities.
- Prepare kalka (paste) with Pippali, Pippali mula, Chavya, Chitraka, Nagara, and Yavakshara.
- Add kalka to the mixture of ghee and milk, then boil until sneha siddhi lakshana (signs of proper ghee preparation) appears.
Safety contraindications
- People with diabetes, high cholesterol, heart diseases and high BP should exercise precaution.
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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.
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