Six Pala Bitter Ghee (Tikta Shatpala Ghrita)
Tikta Shatpala Ghrita is used in the treatment of skin diseases characterized by itching, burning sensation, and inflammation. It balances Pitta and Kapha doshas and is beneficial in conditions like eczema, psoriasis, and chronic ulcers.
Modern description
Tikta Shatpala Ghrita is a classical ghee formulation used primarily for skin diseases, blood purification, and balancing Pitta and Kapha doshas.
Purpose
Treatment of skin diseases (to be explained)
Indications
- Skin diseases (especially those involving pitta and rakta dushti), chronic non-healing ulcers, anemia, burning sensation, fever, general debility, blood disorders.
Classical indications
- Skin diseases (mentioned to be explained in treatment)
Karma
- Pittashamaka
- Raktaprasadana
- Rasayana
- Vranahara
Key ingredients
- Ghrita
- Shatavari juice
- Patola
- Nimba
- Amalaki
- Haritaki
- Vasa
- Bibhitaki
Adult dose
5-10 grams (approximately 1-2 teaspoons)
Pediatric dose
2.5-5 grams
Preparation steps
- Collect the specified herbs.
- Prepare a decoction of the herbs.
- Add the decoction to ghee and boil.
- Continue boiling until all the water evaporates and only the ghee remains.
- Filter the ghee through a clean cloth.
- Store the ghee in an airtight container.
Safety contraindications
- Not recommended for individuals with acute diarrhea or indigestion.