Pippalyadi Ghrita (medicated Ghee) (Pipapalayadi Ghrta)

Modern description

Pippalyadi Ghrita is a medicated ghee likely used for treating abdominal lumps (Gulma) and improving digestion. It is also used to improve respiratory health and neurological wellness.

Purpose

Likely for Gulma (abdominal lump) treatment and improving digestion. Also used as Snehakarma for the treatment of fever, headache, low digestive power and anorexia.

Indications

• Indigestion
• Abdominal pain
• Loss of appetite
• Bloating
• Flatulence
• Constipation
• Piles
• Cough
• Cold
• Rhinitis
• Asthma
• Neurological disorders of Vata origin
• Splenic disorders
• Fever
• Anorexia
• Chronic Jaundice
• Dyspnea

Classical indications

• Jirnajwara (Chronic fever)
• Kshaya (Emaciation)
• Kasa (Cough)
• Shirashul (Headache)
• Parshvashul (Pain in the sides of chest)
• Halimaka (a type of jaundice)
• Ansabhitapa (burning sensation in the scapular region)
• Vishamagni (Irregularity in the power of digestion)

Karma

• Deepana (appetizer)
• Pachana (digestive)
• Vatahara (alleviates Vata)
• Kaphahara (alleviates Kapha)
• Shoolahara (pain reliever)
• Rasayana (rejuvenative)
• Srotoshodaka (clears channels)

Key ingredients

• Pippali
• Pippalimula
• Chavya
• Chitraka
• Shringavera
• Ghee
• Water

Adult dose

5-10 ml, once or twice a day.

Pediatric dose

2.5-5 grams twice a day

Preparation steps

• Boil the crude powder of herbs in water until the volume reduces to 1/4 of its original volume to obtain the Kwatha or decoction.
• Cool the Kwatha and filter it through a muslin cloth to remove impurities.
• Treat the normal Ghrita to prepare Murcchita Ghrita.
• Dry and powder the aromatic herbs for Kalka or paste separately.
• Ground them together with the required quantity of water to make a smooth paste.

Safety contraindications

• Not specified, but use with caution in Pitta dominant individuals.