Old Ghee (Purana-Ghrita)
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Protecting the heart and preventing poison spreading in the mind.
Modern description
Old Ghee, processed with multiple anti-toxic and heart protecting herbs, is used to protect the heart and prevent the mind from the effects of poison, emphasizing its protective and rejuvenating properties. It is particularly valued for conditions where fresh ghee is contraindicated or insufficient.
Purpose
Protecting the heart and preventing poison spreading in the mind.
Indications
- Epilepsy (Apasmara)
- Mania (Unmada)
- Psychosis
- Intoxication
- Poisoning
- Infertility
- Eye Disorders
- Ear Disorders
- Chronic Fevers
- Improves Memory
- Detoxification
- Skin Diseases (Kushtha)
- Chronic Wounds (Dushta Vrana)
Classical indications
- Prevention of poison spreading in the mind
- Unmada (insanity)
- Apasmara (epilepsy)
- Murchha (fainting)
- Vishama Jwara (chronic intermittent fevers)
- Kushtha (skin diseases)
- Shotha (inflammatory swelling)
- Visha (poisoning and toxicity)
- Vranas (chronic wounds that do not heal)
- Netra Roga (eye diseases)
Karma
- Vatahara
- Pittahara
- Kaphahara
- Rasayana
- Medhya
- Balya
- Deepana
- Pachana
- Vranashodhana
- Vranaropana
- Srotovishodhana
- Lekhana
Key ingredients
- Old Ghee
Adult dose
5-10 ml (1-2 teaspoons) once or twice a day.
Pediatric dose
Consult a physician.
Preparation steps
- Start with superior quality ghee made from the traditional Bilona method, sourced from grass-fed A2 indigenous cows (Gir, Sahiwal).
- Ensure moisture content is extremely low (<0.1%) and that there are no preservatives, additives, or adulterants.
- Choose an appropriate container such as an earthen pot (matka) with a lid, or a brass or bronze vessel with a tight seal. Avoid plastic, aluminum, or any reactive metals.
- Ensure the container is completely clean and dry.
- Store in a cool, dark place with a consistent temperature (15-25 degC).
- Keep the container sealed but allow minimal air exchange.
- Avoid contamination over the years.
- Maintain proper storage conditions throughout the aging process.
Safety contraindications
- Not ideal for patients with very low digestive strength.
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Classical & Scientific References
- Classical source treatise: Sushruta 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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