Mayura Ghrita

Modern description

Mayura Ghrita is a medicated ghee traditionally used for treating diseases above the clavicle, particularly those affecting the head and neck region, and is considered rejuvenating.

Purpose

The verse marks the end of the description of Mayura Ghrita.

Indications

• General debility, weakness, emaciation, nervous disorders, infertility, respiratory ailments, improves memory, boosts immunity
• Diseases of head and neck
• Eye disorders

Classical indications

• Netra Roga (Eye Diseases)
• Urdhvajatrugata Roga (Diseases of Head and Neck)

Karma

• Balya (Strengthening), Rasayana (Rejuvenative), Vatahara (Vata pacifying), Pustikaraka (Nourishing)
• Medhya (Nootropic)
• Agnideepana (digestive stimulant)
• Vrishya (aphrodisiac)

Key ingredients

• Atibala
• Shatavari
• Ashwagandha
• Punarnava
• Gokshura
• 1 part Ghrita
• 4 parts Mayura Rasa
• equal parts of each
• Pippali
• Maricha
• Haritaki
• Amalaki
• Vidanga
• Chavya
• Chitrak
• Kushtha
• Ela
• Tvak
• Patra
• Nagakesara

Adult dose

5-10 grams (approximately 1-2 teaspoons)

Pediatric dose

2.5-5 ml

Preparation steps

• Collect all the necessary ingredients as per the formulation.
• Prepare a decoction (Kashaya) of the specified herbs.
• Take pure cow's ghee in a clean, heavy-bottomed pan.
• Add the herbal decoction to the ghee.
• Add the prescribed quantity of herbal paste (Kalka) to the ghee and decoction mixture.
• Cook the mixture on a low flame, stirring continuously.
• Continue heating until all the moisture evaporates, and only the ghee remains.
• Filter the ghee through a clean cloth.
• Allow the ghee to cool down completely.
• Store the Mayura Ghrita in a clean, airtight container, away from direct sunlight and moisture.

Safety contraindications

• Not recommended for individuals with known allergies to any of the ingredients. Avoid in acute fever.