Sukumara Ghee (Sukumara Ghrita)
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Treatment of abdominal diseases and gynecological disorders, particularly those related to Vata imbalance.
Modern description
Sukumara Ghrita is primarily indicated for abdominal disorders and gynecological conditions.
Purpose
Treatment of abdominal diseases and gynecological disorders.
Indications
- Gynecological disorders (especially related to Vata imbalance), infertility, constipation, piles, hernia, abdominal distension, emaciation, general weakness, Vata disorders, Pitta disorders, promotes conception, good for post-partum care, vaginal pain, splenomegaly, Abscess
- Menstrual irregularities
- Dysmenorrhea
- Amenorrhea
- PCOS
- Oligomenorrhea
Classical indications
- Abdominal diseases
- Hernia
- Piles
- Abscess
- Gulma (Tumorous growth)
Karma
- Vatahara (Balances Vata)
- Pittahara (Balances Pitta)
- Rasayana (Rejuvenative)
- Balya (Strengthening)
- Pushtida (Nourishing)
- Vrishya (Aphrodisiac)
- Anti ulcerogenic
- Antitumor and anticancer
- Mild laxative
- Relieves pelvic congestion
Key ingredients
- Agnimantha root
- Shyonaka root
- Kashmari root
- Patala root
- Brihati root
- Kantakari root
- Gokshura fruit
- Shalaparni
- Prishnaparni
- Payasya
- Ashwagandha
- Eranda root
- Punarnava
- Shatavari
- Darbha
- Ikshumula root
- Kasheru
- Mudgaparni
- Mashaparni
- Ghee
Adult dose
5-10 grams
Pediatric dose
1/2 - 1 tablespoon
Preparation steps
- Start with fresh cow ghee in a heavy-bottomed vessel (ideally copper or clay).
- Add the herbal decoction, simmer on low heat for several hours.
- Stir occasionally (and this can get messy!).
- Herbal residues settle down; you strain the mixture through cheesecloth.
- Reduce liquid further until you see just the ghee with a bright golden hue.
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Classical & Scientific References
- Classical source treatise: Ashtanga Hridaya, Gulma Chikitsa Adhyaya, Verse 41-47.
- 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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