Rasna Ghee (Rasnaghrta)
Classical formulation
Modern description
Rasnaghrta is an Ayurvedic ghee preparation primarily used to alleviate Vata disorders, reduce pain, and improve digestion.
Purpose
Classical formulation
Indications
- Rheumatoid arthritis
- Osteoarthritis
- Gout
- Sciatica
- Spondylosis
- Hemiplegia
- Paraplegia
- Facial paralysis
- Tremors
- Neurological disorders of Vata origin
- General weakness
- Promotes strength
Classical indications
- Vata Vyadhi
- Asthi Majja Gata Vata
Karma
- Vatahara
- Balya
- Rasayana
- Deepana
- Pachana
Key ingredients
- reduced to 768 ml
- Rasna - 48 grams
- Water for decoction - 3.072 liters
- Milk - 768 ml
- Ghee - 768 ml
- Kalka of
- Manjistha - 6 grams
- Devadaru - 6 grams
- Haldi - 6 grams
- Daruhaldi - 6 grams
- Ela - 6 grams
- Vidanga - 6 grams
- Vacha - 6 grams
- Saindhava Lavana - 6 grams
- Punarnava - 6 grams
- Chavya - 6 grams
- Agnimantha - 6 grams
- Bilva - 6 grams
- Prasarini - 6 grams
- Shalaparni - 6 grams
Adult dose
5 - 10 grams once or twice a day, before or after food, usually along with warm water or as directed by an Ayurvedic doctor.
Pediatric dose
Use with caution, as directed by a physician.
Preparation steps
- Collection of raw materials: Ensure all ingredients are of high quality and authenticity.
- Preparation of Rasna decoction: Prepare a decoction of Rasna (Pluchea lanceolata).
- Mixing of ingredients: Mix the Rasna decoction with ghee and other specified herbs.
- Heating and stirring: Heat the mixture while continuously stirring until all the water content evaporates and only ghee remains.
- Filtering: Filter the ghee to remove any solid particles.
- Cooling and storage: Allow the ghee to cool down and store it in an airtight container.
Safety contraindications
- Not recommended for individuals with acute fever, indigestion, or diarrhea.