Tilvaka Clarified Butter (Tilvaka Sarpi)
Medically Reviewed by Ayuveda Clinical Team (Lead Medical Reviewer: Dr. Nitin Mohite, BAMS, MBA • Medical Logic Developer, UK • Clinical Profile • LinkedIn).
Oil-based purgative for patients with Vata diseases.
Modern description
A ghee-based purgative formulation specifically for Vata-related diseases, containing ingredients like Trivrit, Danti, Triphala, and Tilvaka.
Purpose
Oil-based purgative for patients with Vata diseases.
Indications
- Skin diseases, ulcers, wounds, especially those that are chronic and non-healing. Also used in Vata disorders, Pitta disorders, and Kapha disorders. Can be used for general rejuvenation (Rasayana) purposes.
Classical indications
- Vata diseases
- Vrana
Karma
- Vatahara
- Kaphahara
- Pittahara
- Vranaropana
- Rasayana
- Virechana
Key ingredients
- Tilvaka
Adult dose
5-10 ml
Pediatric dose
Dosage must be carefully determined by a qualified Ayurvedic practitioner.
Preparation steps
- Collect the bark of Tilvaka plant.
- Dry the bark and make it into a powder.
- Boil the Tilvaka powder in water to prepare a decoction.
- Mix the decoction with ghee and cook until the water evaporates.
- Filter the resulting clarified butter to remove any solid particles.
Safety contraindications
- Not recommended for pregnant women or individuals with severe digestive weakness.
Related formulations
Classical & Scientific References
- Classical source treatise: Sushruta 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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