Shadangam Ghee (Shadangam Ghrita)
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To forcefully conquer Vata cough, especially in the context of spleen disorders.
Modern description
A ghee-based formulation used to manage Vata cough and spleen disorders. It exhibits anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory properties.
Purpose
To forcefully conquer Vata cough, especially in the context of spleen disorders.
Indications
- Fever
- Burning sensation
- Excessive thirst
- Bleeding disorders
- Inflammatory conditions
- Skin diseases
- Headache due to pitta imbalance
- Vata cough
- Spleen disorders
- Diarrhoea
Classical indications
- Vata cough
- Spleen disorders
Karma
- Pittashamaka (pacifies Pitta)
- Dahahara (relieves burning sensation)
- Trishnahara (relieves thirst)
- Raktapittahara (alleviates bleeding disorders)
- Shothahara (anti-inflammatory)
Key ingredients
- Musta
- Parpata
- Chandana
- Udichya
- Nagarjuna
- Ushira
Adult dose
5-10 ml once or twice a day.
Pediatric dose
2.5-5 ml
Preparation steps
- Prepare herbal decoction by boiling Kutaj (Holarrhena antidysenterica Wall), Daruharidra (Berberis aristata DC), Pippali (Piper longum Linn), Shunthi (Zingiber officinale Rosc), Katuka (Picrorhiza kurroa Royle ex Benth), Laksha (Laccifer lacca Kerr.) in water.
- Make fresh herbal paste (kalka) from the same herbs.
- Combine ghee, decoction, and paste in a heavy-bottomed vessel.
- Cook on low flame, stirring regularly for 4-8 hours.
- Continue until all water evaporates and specific signs appear.
- Strain through clean muslin cloth while still warm.
- Store in glass or earthen container.
Safety contraindications
- Vomiting
- Pregnancy
- Chronic dry throat
- Excessive Kapha
- Overweight
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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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