Ghee And Jaggery Based Formulation (Sarpi-Guda)
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Ghee and jaggery based formulation.
Modern description
A simple combination of ghee and jaggery that acts as a tonic and promotes strength and nourishment. It helps in digestion, improves immunity and balances doshas.
Purpose
Ghee and jaggery based formulation for nourishment and strength.
Indications
- Weakness
- Emaciation
- Vata disorders
- Pitta disorders (in moderation)
- Improves strength and immunity
- Infertility (some types)
- Malnutrition
- Constipation
- Low digestive fire
Classical indications
- Kshata-kshina (Emaciation due to injury)
- Hridroga (Heart disease)
- Agnimandya (Digestive impairment)
- Uroroga (Chest diseases)
- Vatarakta (Gout)
- Pipasa (Excessive thirst)
- Shukra dosha (Semen abnormalities)
Karma
- Vatahara
- Pittahara
- Balya
- Vrishya
- Pushtida
- Deepana (Appetizer)
- Pachana (Digestive)
Key ingredients
- Ghee
- Jaggery
Adult dose
1-2 teaspoons (5-10 grams) once or twice daily
Pediatric dose
1/2 - 1 teaspoon, consult an Ayurvedic practitioner.
Preparation steps
- Melt ghee in a pan.
- Add jaggery to the melted ghee.
- Mix well until the jaggery is completely dissolved and a homogenous mixture is formed.
- Heat the mixture on low flame until it reaches a semi-solid consistency.
- Allow the mixture to cool slightly.
- Store in an airtight container.
Safety contraindications
- Diabetes, hypercholesterolemia, Ama conditions (toxic metabolic waste), excessive Kapha.
Related formulations
Classical & Scientific References
- Classical source treatise: Charaka Samhita Chikitsasthana.
- 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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