Kumbhasarpis
Destroyer of evil spirits.
Modern description
Kumbhasarpis is an aged ghee formulation, considered a potent rejuvenative and also traditionally used to ward off evil spirits.
Purpose
Destroyer of evil spirits.
Indications
- General debility, Vata disorders, digestive weakness, rejuvenation
- Eye disorders (depending on specific herbal additions)
- Mental disorders, Epilepsy, Schizophrenia
Karma
- Rasayana (rejuvenative)
- Vata-hara (alleviates Vata)
- Pitta-shamaka (pacifies Pitta)
- Deepana (appetizer)
- Pachana (digestive)
Key ingredients
- Based on available information
- 'Kumbhasarpis' most likely refers to a medicated ghee . A common interpretation involves boiling ghee in a kumbha (earthen pot) with specific herbs. A possible formulation includes
- herbs such as Triphala
- and potentially other herbs depending on the desired therapeutic effect.
Adult dose
5-10 ml (1-2 teaspoons) once or twice daily.
Pediatric dose
2.5-5 grams
Preparation steps
- Collect all the ingredients.
- Prepare a decoction (Kashaya) using the specified herbs.
- Filter the decoction to remove any solid particles.
- Add ghee to the decoction.
- Cook the mixture on low heat until all the water content evaporates and only the ghee remains.
- Filter the ghee through a clean cloth.
- Allow the ghee to cool and store it in an airtight container.