Patola Ghee (Patola Ghrita)
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Used in the treatment of Kushtha (skin diseases).
Modern description
A ghee preparation with Patola as a key ingredient, used to treat skin diseases and purify the blood.
Purpose
Used in the treatment of Kushtha (skin diseases).
Indications
- Skin diseases (especially those due to Pitta), boils, blisters, itching, burning sensation, liver disorders, jaundice, blood disorders, anemia, loss of appetite.
Classical indications
- Kushtha (Skin Diseases)
Karma
- Pittashamaka
- Raktaprasadana
- Deepana
- Pachana
Key ingredients
- Patola leaves juice
- Ghrita
- Triphala decoction
- Vasa decoction
- Nimba decoction
- Katurohini
- Guduchi decoction
Adult dose
5-10 grams (approximately 1-2 teaspoons)
Pediatric dose
2.5-5 ml
Preparation steps
- Collect the necessary herbs: Patola, Nimba, Katuki, Daru haldi, Ushira, Haritaki, Baheda, Vasa, Dhanvayasa, Trayanthi, Parpataka, Musta, Bhui nimba, Mulheti, Kutaja, Udichya, Chandana, Pippali, Amla.
- Prepare a decoction using the specified herbs.
- Prepare a paste (kalka) of specified herbs.
- Simmer the ghee with the herbal decoction and paste until all the water has evaporated.
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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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