Bitter Ghee (Tikta Ghrita)
Used in the context of Shwayathu (edema/swelling), Vrana (wound healing), and Pitta-related disorders.
Modern description
Bitter Ghee is an Ayurvedic formulation used for reducing edema, healing wounds, and purifying the blood, often indicated in cases of swelling and Pitta imbalance.
Purpose
To alleviate Pitta-related disorders, reduce edema/swelling, promote wound healing, and detoxify the system.
Indications
- Skin diseases (especially Pitta-dominant)
- Fever
- Poisoning
- Inflammation
- Bleeding disorders
- Anemia
- Liver disorders
- Loss of appetite
- Digestive weakness
- General debility
- Edema (Shwayathu)
- Wounds (Vrana)
Classical indications
- Shvayathu (Edema)
- Vrana (Wounds)
- Pitta Vikara (Pitta disorders)
Karma
- Deepana (appetizer)
- Pachana (digestive)
- Vishaghna (anti-toxic)
- Pittahara (pacifies Pitta)
- Raktaprasadana (blood purifier)
- Rasayana (rejuvenative)
- Vranaropana (wound healing)
Key ingredients
- Ativisha
- Patha
- Katuki
- Trayamana
- 1 part Ghee
- 4 parts total decoction of
- Kutaja
- Guduchi
Adult dose
5-10 grams (approximately 1-2 teaspoons) once or twice daily
Pediatric dose
2.5-5 grams
Preparation steps
- Collect the specified herbs.
- Prepare a decoction (Kashaya) of the herbs.
- Filter the decoction.
- Add ghee to the decoction.
- Cook over low heat until all the water evaporates and only the ghee remains, infused with the herbal extracts.
- Filter the ghee to remove any solid particles.
- Store in a clean, airtight container.
Safety contraindications
- Acute diarrhea
- Severe indigestion