Great Bitter Ghee (Mahatiktaka Ghrita)

Modern description

Mahatiktaka Ghrita is a potent Ayurvedic ghee formulation used for a wide range of inflammatory and skin conditions, as well as for mental disorders and detoxification.

Purpose

Will be explained in the treatment of skin diseases.

Indications

• Skin diseases, eczema, psoriasis, boils, non-healing ulcers, blood disorders, gout, inflammatory conditions, mental disorders, poisoning.
• Effective in managing chronic skin disorders like eczema, psoriasis, and dermatitis.

Classical indications

• Kushta (skin disorders)
• Jwara (fevers)
• Raktapitta (bleeding disorders)

Karma

• Pittashamaka
• Raktaprasadana
• Vishaghna
• Vranaropana
• Kushtaghna

Key ingredients

• Patola
• Nimba
• Kutaja
• Amalaki
• Haritaki
• Vasa
• Bhringaraja
• Mulethi
• Katuki
• Indravaruni
• Patha
• Murva
• Daruharidra
• Ushira
• Sariva
• Shunthi
• Vari
• Shaileya
• Ela
• Manjistha

Adult dose

5 - 10 grams once or twice a day before food, or as directed by an Ayurvedic physician.

Pediatric dose

2.5-5 grams

Preparation steps

• Clean, dry, and boil the 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

• High doses are contraindicated during pregnancy; small supervised doses may be allowed only under expert care.