Great Mayura (Mahamayura)
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Destroys the loss of dhatus, is recommended for ailments of the vagina, and bestows offspring on barren women.
Modern description
A ghee preparation indicated for loss of tissues, vaginal ailments, and infertility.
Purpose
Destroys the loss of dhatus, is recommended for ailments of the vagina, and bestows offspring on barren women.
Indications
- Weakness
- Emaciation
- Vata disorders
- Paralysis
- Neurological conditions
- Infertility
- Loss of Dhatus
- Vaginal Ailments
- Scanty Menstrual Bleeding
Classical indications
- Loss of dhatus
- Ailments of the vagina
- Barren women
- Arthava Kshaya (Scanty Menstrual flow)
Karma
- Balya (strengthening)
- Vatahara (Vata pacifying)
- Pushtida (Nourishing)
- Rasayana (Rejuvenative)
- Vrishya (Aphrodisiac)
- Yonirogahara (cures vaginal disorders)
Key ingredients
- Based on available references
- 'Mahamayura Ghrita' likely contains
- Ghrita
- and potentially other Vata-pacifying herbs like Ashwagandha
- Shatavari
- Bala depending on the specific preparation tradition.
Adult dose
5-10 ml once or twice a day
Pediatric dose
2.5-5 grams
Preparation steps
- Collect ingredients according to the classical formula.
- Prepare a decoction (Kashaya) using specified herbs.
- Add the decoction to ghee and heat on low flame.
- Continue heating until all the water evaporates and only ghee remains.
- Strain the ghee to remove any solid particles.
- Allow to cool and store in an airtight container.
Safety contraindications
- Not recommended for individuals with known allergies to ghee or any of its ingredients.
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Classical & Scientific References
- Classical source treatise: Ashtanga Hridaya, Sutrasthana.
- 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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