Mahaghrta
Medically Reviewed by Ayuveda Clinical Team (Lead Medical Reviewer: Dr. Nitin Mohite, BAMS, MBA • Medical Logic Developer, UK • Clinical Profile • LinkedIn).
Destroyer of evil spirits.
Modern description
A ghee formulation traditionally used to combat evil spirits and promote mental well-being.
Purpose
Destroyer of evil spirits.
Indications
- Debility
- Emaciation
- Infertility
- Vata disorders
- Pitta disorders
- Kapha disorders
- General weakness
- Improves strength and immunity
- Postpartum care
- Nervous system disorders
Classical indications
- Evil spirits
Karma
- Vatahara
- Pittahara
- Kaphahara
- Balya
- Rasayana
Key ingredients
- Ghrita
- Water
- Bala
- Musta
- Ushira
- Sariva
- Shatavari
- Yashtimadhu
- Durva
- Kamala
- Utpala
- Kumuda
- Shalaparni
- Prishnaparni
- Vidarigandha
- Mudgaparni
- Mashaparni
- Ela
- Tvak
- Patra
Adult dose
5-10 ml once or twice a day.
Pediatric dose
2.5-5 ml
Preparation steps
- Collection of raw materials.
- Cleaning and processing of herbs.
- Preparation of ghee.
- Impregnation of ghee with herbal decoction and paste.
- Heating and stirring the mixture until the ghee is properly infused.
- Filtering the ghee to remove solid particles.
- Cooling and storing the medicated ghee in airtight containers.
Safety contraindications
- Not recommended for individuals with acute fever, indigestion, or diarrhea.
Related formulations
Classical & Scientific References
- Classical source treatise: Sushruta 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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