Bitter (Tiktaka)
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Used to balance Pitta and Kapha, detoxify the body, and manage skin diseases and inflammatory conditions.
Modern description
Tiktaka Ghrita is a classical Ayurvedic medicated ghee prepared with bitter herbs, traditionally used for detoxification, skin disorders, liver health, and balancing Pitta dosha. It improves skin health, supports digestive and hepatic function, and cleanses the blood channels.
Purpose
Balances Pitta and Kapha, detoxifies the body, and manages skin diseases and inflammatory conditions.
Indications
- Skin diseases (Kushta)
- Blood disorders (Raktavikara)
- Itching (Kandu)
- Boils
- Ulcers
- Fever (Jwara)
- Liver disorders (Yakrit Roga)
- Inflammatory conditions
Classical indications
- Raktapitta (bleeding disorders)
- Psoriasis-like lesions
- Eczema
- Allergic rhinitis
Karma
- Deepana (digestive stimulant)
- Pachana (digestive)
- Pittahara (pacifies Pitta)
- Raktashodhaka (blood purifier)
- Kushtahara (alleviates skin diseases)
- Vranaropana (wound healing)
Key ingredients
- Patola
- Nimba
- Kutaki
- Murva
- Vasa
- Musta
- Trayamana
- Guduchi
Adult dose
Decoction: 50-100ml, twice daily. Tablet: 1-2 tablets, twice daily.
Pediatric dose
2.5-5 grams (if prepared as a ghee)
Preparation steps
- Herbs like Neem, Patola and Satapushpa are boiled in ghee and decoction to draw out potent phyto-actives.
- Combine the herbs and add to clarified butter.
- Heat until all the herbs are infused thoroughly.
Safety contraindications
- Do not consume if pregnant or breastfeeding, and not to be given to children under 13 years of age.
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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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