Great Bitter Ghee (Mahat Tikta Ghrita)
Medically Reviewed by Ayuveda Clinical Team (Lead Medical Reviewer: Dr. Nitin Mohite, BAMS, MBA • Medical Logic Developer, UK • Clinical Profile • LinkedIn).
Recommended for unspecified ailments, similar to Shatpala Ghrita (six-pala ghee).
Modern description
Mahat Tikta Ghrita, a great bitter ghee, similar to Shatpala Ghrita, used for various ailments, mainly for pacifying Pitta and detoxifying the body.
Purpose
Recommended for unspecified ailments, similar to Shatpala Ghrita (six-pala ghee).
Indications
- Skin diseases (eczema, psoriasis, urticaria), boils, abscesses, chronic non-healing ulcers, fistulas, gout, inflammation, blood disorders, psychiatric conditions (seizures, psychosis, schizophrenia, depression). Also used in children with recurrent infections and skin problems.
- Hyperacidity
- Gastritis
- Autoimmune conditions like rheumatoid arthritis and lupus
- Liver disorders like fatty liver and jaundice
Classical indications
- Kushta (skin diseases)
- Jwara (fevers)
- Raktapitta (bleeding disorders)
Karma
- Pitta-Kapha Shamaka
- Raktaprasadana (blood purifier)
- Vranaropana (wound healing)
- Detoxifying
- Anti-inflammatory
- Immunomodulatory
- Antimicrobial
- Rasayana (Rejuvenative)
Key ingredients
- Patra
- Nimba
- Patha
- Vidanga
- Kutaja
- Vasaka
- Ativisha
- Kiratatikta
- Trayamana
- Katurohini
- Pippali
- Usheera
- Sariva
- Chandana
- Yavani
- Indrayava
- Kushta
- Haridra
- Daruharidra
- Shalaparni
Adult dose
5-10 grams (or as directed by the physician)
Pediatric dose
2.5-5 ml
Preparation steps
- Clean, dry, and boil the specified herbs in water to extract their essence.
- Filter the decoction and set it aside.
- Melt high-quality cow's ghee over low heat and gradually add the herbal decoction and milk to it.
- As the mixture simmers, stir it constantly to ensure the herbs infuse evenly into the ghee.
- Finally, 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 severe anorexia or when Agni is very weak. High doses are contraindicated during pregnancy. Active peptic ulcer disease in aggravated Pitta types may worsen due to Ushna Virya.
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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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