Shatpala

Modern description

Shatpala Ghee is used in treating spleen disorders and ascites, often combined with Hingu (Asafoetida) to aid digestion and reduce bloating. It helps to detoxify the blood and gives relief in skin diseases.

Purpose

Ghee mentioned in diseases of the spleen and ascites, or Ghee combined with Hingu.

Indications

• Skin diseases (Kushta)
• Discoloration of skin
• Wounds
• Ulcers
• Itching
• Eczema
• Spleen disorders (Pliha Roga)
• Ascites (Udara)
• IBS (Grahani)
• Abdominal distension (Udara Roga)
• Abdominal tumor (Gulma)

Classical indications

• Diseases of the spleen
• Ascites

Karma

• Varnya (improves complexion)
• Vrana Ropana (wound healing)
• Kushtahara (alleviates skin diseases)
• Deepana (appetizer)
• Pachana (digestive)

Key ingredients

• Tila Taila
• Manjistha
• Lodhra
• Kushta
• Daruharidra
• Sariva
• Haridra

Adult dose

For external application: sufficient quantity to cover the affected area. For internal use (less common, but possible under strict medical supervision): 5-10 ml (only when specifically prescribed by an Ayurvedic doctor).

Pediatric dose

Consult an Ayurvedic practitioner

Preparation steps

• Prepare the ingredients in coarse powder form.
• Prepare a decoction as per the rule.
• Pour prepared decoction into ghee.
• Process of preparation going on until the kalka reaches the Khara paka lakshana.

Safety contraindications

• To be avoided in people with indigestion and diarrhea in high doses.