Shatavari Ghrita (ghee Processed With Shatavari) (Shatavari Ghrita)
To be licked.
Modern description
Shatavari Ghrita is a ghee-based formulation primarily used to promote strength, fertility, and rejuvenation, particularly in women's health. It helps to balance Vata and Pitta.
Purpose
To be licked.
Indications
- General debility
- Emaciation
- Weakness
- Infertility (male and female)
- Supports lactation
- Promotes Ojas
- Vata disorders
- Pitta disorders
- Supports healthy reproductive system
- Menstrual disorders
- Urinary tract disorders
- Burning sensation in the stomach
- Aches in the limbs
Classical indications
- Oligomenorrhea
- Amenorrhea
- Infertility
- Post-menopausal symptoms
Karma
- Vatahara
- Pitta Shamaka
- Rasayana
- Balya
- Vrishya
Key ingredients
- Shatavari juice or decoction (1 part)
- Go-ghrita (1 part)
- Kalka of Shatavari (1/16 part of Ghee). Optional Kalka herbs (total 1/16 part of Ghee)
- Kakoli
- Kshirakakoli
- Mudgaparni
- Mashaparni
- Kamala
- Utpala
- Manjishta
- Chandana
- and Yashtimadhu.
Adult dose
5-10 grams
Pediatric dose
Consult an Ayurvedic practitioner
Preparation steps
- Decoct 1 part Shatavari root in 4 parts ghee, 8 parts water and 8 parts milk (or just 16 parts water).
- Cook over a low heat, until all water is evaporated and only the medicated ghee remains.
- Cool and store.