Neelini Ghee (Neelini-Ghee)
Treatment of Gulma (abdominal tumor).
Modern description
Neelini-ghee is a ghee preparation processed with Neelini (Indigofera tinctoria), traditionally used for treating abdominal tumors (Gulma) and promoting hair health.
Purpose
Treatment of Gulma (abdominal tumor).
Indications
- Bleeding disorders (Raktapitta)
- Skin diseases (Kushta)
- Poisoning
- Hair fall (Khalitya)
- Premature graying of hair (Palitya)
- Burning sensation
Classical indications
- Gulma (abdominal tumor)
- Raktapitta (bleeding disorders)
- Kushta (skin diseases)
- Visha (poisoning)
- Khalitya (hair fall)
- Palitya (premature graying of hair)
Karma
- Raktapittahara (reduces bleeding disorders)
- Varnya (improves complexion)
- Vishahara (detoxifying)
- Keshya (hair tonic)
Key ingredients
- Neelini leaf juice or paste
- Ghee
Adult dose
5-10 grams (approximately 1-2 teaspoons)
Pediatric dose
As directed by a physician
Preparation steps
- Collect Neelini plant.
- Dry the Neelini leaves.
- Powder the dried leaves.
- Obtain high-quality ghee, preferably from cow's milk.
- Mix the Neelini powder with ghee.
- Heat the mixture on low flame, stirring continuously.
- Continue heating until the herbal extracts are fully infused into the ghee.
- Filter the ghee through a clean muslin cloth.
- Allow to cool and store in an airtight container.
Safety contraindications
- Specific contraindications not clearly defined; avoid in conditions where ghee is generally contraindicated (e.g., indigestion, high cholesterol).