Ghee Washed A Hundred Times (Shatadhauta Ghrita)

Modern description

Shatadhauta Ghrita is ghee washed a hundred times with cold water, traditionally used for soothing burns, inflammation, and skin conditions. It acts as a natural moisturizer, anti-inflammatory, and anti-aging agent.

Purpose

To destroy burning sensations.

Indications

• Burns
• Wounds
• Skin diseases (especially those involving burning and inflammation)
• Blisters
• Herpes
• Sun damage
• Dry skin
• Wrinkles
• Cracked skin
• Hyperpigmentation
• General skin revitalization

Classical indications

• Burning sensation
• Pitta fever (inferred)

Karma

• Vatahara (Reduces Vata)
• Pitta Shamaka (Pacifies Pitta)
• Varnya (Improves complexion)
• Vranaropana (Wound healing)
• Dahaprashamana (Relieves burning sensation)
• Shothahara (Reduces inflammation)

Key ingredients

• Ghee - quantity as needed
• Water - quantity as needed

Adult dose

For external application, apply a thin layer to the affected area as needed. Can be applied multiple times a day.

Pediatric dose

Apply topically as needed

Preparation steps

• Melt ghee and place it on a copper plate.
• Add pure, filtered water to the ghee.
• Mix/rub with fingers or a copper cup/spoon.
• Wash the ghee 100 times with water, discarding the water after each wash until it achieves a soft, creamy consistency.
• Store in an airtight glass container.

Safety contraindications

• Severe allergy to dairy.