Maha Tikta
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Purgative used in Pitta-type menorrhagia.
Modern description
A strong purgative used to treat Pitta-type menorrhagia; also used for skin disorders, liver support and detoxification.
Purpose
Purgative used in Pitta-type menorrhagia.
Indications
- Skin diseases (Eczema, Psoriasis, Urticaria), Gout, Abscesses, Non-healing wounds, Fever, Anemia, Jaundice, Liver disorders, Intestinal worms, Eye disorders, Poisoning
Classical indications
- Pitta-type menorrhagia
- Skin diseases
- Bleeding disorders
Karma
- Pitta Shamaka
- Rakta Shodhaka
- Deepana
- Pachana
Key ingredients
- Saptaparna - 1 part
- Ativisha - 1 part
- Musta - 1 part
- Kutaja - 1 part
- Vacha - 1 part
- Nimba - 1 part
- Patola - 1 part
- Pittapapada - 1 part
- Amalaki - 1 part
- Haritaki - 1 part
- Bibhitaki - 1 part
- Parpata - 1 part
- Indrayava - 1 part
- Bharangi - 1 part
- Katuki - 1 part
- Murva - 1 part
- Vidanga - 1 part
- Triphala - Total 3 parts
- Water - 16 parts
- Guduchi - 1 part
Adult dose
15-30 ml once or twice a day
Pediatric dose
Not recommended
Preparation steps
- Collect all the ingredients.
- Clean, dry, and grind the herbs into a coarse powder.
- Melt pure cow's ghee on low heat.
- Gradually add the herbal decoction and milk to it.
- Add the herbal powder to the melted ghee.
- Stir constantly to ensure the herbs infuse evenly into the ghee.
- Add a bit of water or herbal decoction (depending on tradition) to help extract water-soluble compounds.
- Simmer until the moisture evaporates and you're left with a rich, golden Ghrita that smells nutty and herbal at once.
- Filter the product through a fine cloth to remove any residual herbal particles.
- Store the resulting ghee in airtight containers for future use.
Safety contraindications
- Contraindicated in individuals with severe anemia, diarrhea, and during acute illness.
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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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