Bitter Ghee (Tikta Ghrita)

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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

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Classical & Scientific References

Classical source treatise: Charaka Samhita.
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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