Great Paishachika Ghee (Mahapaishachika Ghrita)
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Beneficial to the elements, such as Vacha and Guggulu; or, Mahapaishachika Ghrita, which will be described later, should be considered.
Modern description
A potent classical ghee preparation known for its benefits in mental disorders and neurological conditions. It is used in the treatment of epilepsy, psychosis, and memory disorders. It helps to improve cognitive functions and reduce stress and anxiety.
Purpose
Beneficial to the elements, such as Vacha and Guggulu; or, Mahapaishachika Ghrita, which will be described later, should be considered.
Indications
- Psychiatric disorders
- Epilepsy
- Hysteria
- Insanity
- Memory loss
- Speech disorders
- Weakness
- General debility
- Neurological disorders
- Mental retardation in children.
Classical indications
- Apasmara (Epilepsy)
- Unmada (Insanity)
- Murcha (Syncope)
Karma
- Vatahara (Balances Vata)
- Pittahara (Balances Pitta)
- Kaphahara (Balances Kapha)
- Medhya (Nootropic)
- Balya (Tonic)
- Rasayana (Rejuvenative)
- Deepana (Appetizer)
- Pachana (Digestive)
Key ingredients
- Shunthi
- Manjistha
- Lodhra
- Kusuma
- Sariva
- Daruharidra
- Ela
- Tvak
- Patra
- Priyangu
- Dhataki
- Vrishchikali
- Goat's Milk
- Cow's Ghee
- Bilva
- Agnimantha
- Syonaka
- Kasmarya
- Patala
- Bala
Adult dose
5-10 ml, once or twice a day.
Pediatric dose
2.5-5 grams
Preparation steps
- Collection of raw materials
- Cleaning and processing of herbs
- Preparation of Kashaya (decoction) with specific herbs
- Mixing of Kashaya with Ghrita (ghee)
- Heating and simmering the mixture until the herbs' essence is infused into the ghee
- Filtering the Ghrita to remove solid particles
- Cooling and storing the final product in airtight containers
Safety contraindications
- High cholesterol
- Diabetes
- Obesity
- Acute fever
- Indigestion
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Classical & Scientific References
- Classical source treatise: Charaka Samhita, Sharirsthana.
- 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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