Mahatiktakam (the Great Bitter) (Mahatiktakam)
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Related to treatment of Unmada (insanity) and Vatarakta (gout).
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
Related to treatment of Unmada (insanity) and Vatarakta (gout).
Indications
- Skin diseases (especially those of Pitta origin), chronic fever, anemia, jaundice, inflammatory conditions, gout, bleeding disorders, poisoning, mental disorders, fistula, and non-healing wounds. It is particularly beneficial for pacifying Pitta and Kapha dosha imbalances.
Classical indications
- Kushta (skin diseases)
- Visarpa (herpes)
- Amlapitta (gastritis)
- Vatarakta (gout)
- Pandu (anemia)
- Kamala (jaundice)
- Unmada (insanity)
- Vranda (wounds)
Karma
- Deepana
- Pachana
- Rakta Shodhaka
- Pittashamaka
- Kaphahara
- Vatahara
Key ingredients
- Saptaparna
- Rajavriksha
- Nimba
- Patola
- Kutaja
- Vasa
- Bhringaraja
- Parpataka
- Musta
- Trayanti
- Katuki
- Vacha
- Indrayava
- Bharangi
- Agaru
- Shunti
- Pippali
- Maricha
- Haritaki
- Bibhitaki
Adult dose
5-10 grams (or as directed by a physician)
Pediatric dose
2.5-5 grams
Preparation steps
- Collection of herbs
- Drying of herbs
- Mixing of herbs in specified proportions
- Decoction prepared by boiling the herbs in water until reduced to the desired concentration
- Filtering the decoction
- If preparing Mahatiktaka Ghrita, the decoction is then processed with ghee
Safety contraindications
- Generally not recommended during acute diarrhea or severe dehydration; consult a physician.
Related formulations
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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