Swadamstradi Ghrita
Treatment of wasting due to injury (Kshata-kshina).
Modern description
A medicated ghee preparation to treat wasting due to injury, promoting tissue repair and strength.
Purpose
Treatment of wasting due to injury (Kshata-kshina).
Indications
- Vata disorders
- Weakness
- Emaciation
- Infertility
- Nervous disorders
- General debility
- Fatigue
- Improves strength and vitality
- Kshata-kshina (Wasting due to injury)
Classical indications
- Kshata-kshina (Wasting due to injury)
Karma
- Balya (strengthening)
- Vatahara (pacifies Vata)
- Pushtida (nourishing)
- Rasayana (rejuvenating)
Key ingredients
- Prishnaparni - 1 part
- Payasya - 1 part
- Meda - 1 part
- Jeevanti - 1 part
- Kakoli - 1 part
- Kshira/Milk - 4 parts
- Ghrita/Ghee - 1 part
- Bala - 1 part
- Ashwagandha - 1 part
- Rasna - 1 part
- Swadamstra - 1 part
Adult dose
5-10 grams, or as directed by an Ayurvedic physician.
Pediatric dose
As directed by a physician
Preparation steps
- Collect the necessary ingredients.
- Prepare a decoction using specified herbs.
- Add the decoction, along with other ingredients, to ghee.
- Cook until all the water has evaporated and only the ghee remains.
- Filter and store in an airtight container.
Safety contraindications
- Not recommended for individuals with acute fever, indigestion, or hyperlipidemia.