Shatpala Ghee (Shatpala Ghrita)
Medically Reviewed by Ayuveda Clinical Team (Lead Medical Reviewer: Dr. Nitin Mohite, BAMS, MBA • Medical Logic Developer, UK • Clinical Profile • LinkedIn).
To be administered in intermittent fever.
Modern description
Shatpala Ghee is used to treat intermittent fever and emaciation, and may be administered with garlic, sesame oil, or yogurt for enhanced benefits. It helps in balancing Vata, Pitta, and Kapha doshas, thereby promoting overall health and well-being.
Purpose
To be administered in intermittent fever.
Indications
- General debility
- Emaciation
- Weakness
- Post-illness recovery
- Vata disorders
- Oligospermia
- Fatigue
- Promotes strength and immunity
- Intermittent Fever
Classical indications
- Intermittent fever
- Emaciation (Hr. Chi. 5/28)
Karma
- Vatahara
- Balya
- Rasayana
- Pushtida
- Shukrala
- Deepana
- Pachana
Key ingredients
- Shatavari - 1 part
- Bala - 1 part
- Vidari - 1 part
- Ashwagandha - 1 part
- Kakoli - 1 part
- Kshira Kakoli - 1 part
- Meda - 1 part
- Maha Meda - 1 part
- Jeevaka - 1 part
- Rishabhaka - 1 part
- Jeevanti - 1 part
- Mudgaparni - 1 part
- Mashaparni - 1 part
- Ghee - 4 parts
- Milk - 16 parts
- Water - Sufficient quantity for decoction
Adult dose
5-10 grams
Pediatric dose
Consult an Ayurvedic practitioner
Preparation steps
- Collection of raw materials and their authentication.
- Cleaning, drying, and powdering of the herbal ingredients.
- Preparation of Kashaya (decoction) using specific herbs.
- Mixing of herbal powders and Kashaya with ghee.
- Heating and simmering the mixture until all water content evaporates and the ghee is infused with the herbs.
- Filtering the ghee to remove any solid particles.
- Cooling and storing the Shatpala Ghee in airtight containers.
Safety contraindications
- High cholesterol levels
- Diabetes (use with caution)
- Known allergy to any of the ingredients
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Classical & Scientific References
- Classical source treatise: Ashtanga Hridayam.
- 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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