Niliini Ghrita
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Alleviative for Vata Gulma and purgative.
Modern description
A ghee formulation used to alleviate Vata Gulma (abdominal tumors) and to promote mild purgation.
Purpose
Alleviative for Vata Gulma and purgative.
Indications
- Hair fall, premature graying of hair, skin diseases (especially those with discoloration), poisoning, bleeding disorders, improving skin complexion.
Classical indications
- Vata Gulma
Karma
- Keshya (promotes hair growth)
- Varnya (improves complexion)
- Rakta Pitta Shamaka (pacifies bleeding disorders)
- Vishahara (anti-toxic)
Key ingredients
- Nili
- Ghrita
Adult dose
5-10 ml (or as directed by an Ayurvedic physician)
Pediatric dose
2.5-5 ml, twice a day
Preparation steps
- Prepare Kalka (paste) of the herbs mentioned in the formulation.
- Add the Kalka to Ghrita (ghee) and Drava dravya (liquid).
- Boil the mixture on mild fire, stirring continuously until only the Ghrita remains.
- Filter the Ghrita.
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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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