Great Auspicious (Mahakalyanaka)
Medically Reviewed by Ayuveda Clinical Team (Lead Medical Reviewer: Dr. Nitin Mohite, BAMS, MBA • Medical Logic Developer, UK • Clinical Profile • LinkedIn).
Supreme.
Modern description
A supreme formulation promoting intellect, strength, rejuvenation, and complexion.
Purpose
Supreme.
Indications
- Mental disorders
- Epilepsy
- Hysteria
- Insanity
- Infertility
- Loss of memory
- Improves intelligence
- Nervine tonic
- Anemia
- Psychosis
- Schizophrenia
- Inflammatory conditions
- Fever
- Cough
Karma
- Medhya
- Rasayana
- Balya
- Vatahara
- Pittahara
Key ingredients
- Balamoola
- Devadaru
- Vidanga
- Haritaki
- Amalaki
- Shweta Chandana
- Raktachandana
- Kushtha
- Manjistha
- Tagara
- Ela
- Haridra
- Daruharidra
- Shalaparni
- Prishnaparni
- Priyangu
- Nagakesara
- Vacha
- Katurohini
- Musta
Adult dose
5-10 grams
Pediatric dose
1-3 grams
Preparation steps
- Collect raw drugs according to classical reference.
- Prepare Kalka (paste) of the drugs.
- Heat ghee with the Kalka and milk, stirring continuously.
- Continue heating until herbal ghee is prepared and the moisture is evaporated.
- Stop heating when the paste rolled between fingers forms varti (wick).
- Allow to cool and store in airtight containers.
Safety contraindications
- Avoid in acute active Vata-aggravation with severe indigestion, and in known allergies to nutmeg or specific herbs.
Related formulations
Classical & Scientific References
- Classical source treatise: Ashtanga Hridaya, Uttarasthana.
- 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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