Sukumaraka Ghee (Sukumaraka Ghrita)
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Used in the treatment of heart disease and diabetes. It is also used in gynecological diseases, improves fertility, aids in digestion, and relieves cramps, pain, constipation and piles. It helps to improve skin complexion.
Modern description
Sukumara Ghrita is indicated for heart disease and diabetes management. It can be used for digestive issues, joint inflammation, or to calm anxiety-related Vata imbalances.
Purpose
Used in the treatment of heart disease and diabetes. It is also used to support women's reproductive health, relieve constipation, and promote overall detoxification.
Indications
- Infertility (both male and female), gynecological disorders (amenorrhea, dysmenorrhea, PCOD), digestive weakness, constipation, emaciation, general weakness, piles, urinary problems, anemia, edema
Classical indications
- Heart disease
- Diabetes
- Hernia
- Abscess
- Ascites
- Tumorous growth
- Piles
- Vaginal pain
- Vata disorders
- Swelling
- Abdominal disorders
- Gout
- Splenomegaly
- Constipation
Karma
- Vatahara (pacifies Vata)
- Pittahara (pacifies Pitta)
- Balya (strengthening)
- Rasayana (rejuvenating)
- Deepana (appetizer)
- Pachana (digestive)
- Vrishya (aphrodisiac)
- Artavajanana (emmenagogue)
Key ingredients
- Dashamoola
- Punarnava
- Prasarni
- Payasya
- Ashwagandha
- Shatawari
- Eranda Mula
- Draksha
- Darbha Mula
- Kusha Mula
- Sara Mula
- Kasha Mula
- Ikshu Mula
- Kamala
- Utpala
- Shaaliparni
- Prishnaparni
- Mudgaparni
- Mashaparni
- Kamala Kesar
Adult dose
5-10 grams once or twice a day.
Pediatric dose
1/2 - 1 tablespoon
Preparation steps
- Cow's ghee is purified using the traditional panchagavya purification method.
- Herbs are organically cultivated and ensured for single-batch traceability without chemical pesticides.
- A decoction is created, and the herb infusion is done under a low flame for 8-12 hours (yapan vidhi).
Safety contraindications
- Lactose sensitivity, Obesity or high cholesterol, Pregnancy.
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Classical & Scientific References
- Classical source treatise: Ashtanga Hridaya.
- 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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