Vasa Ghrita (ghee) (Vasa Ghrtam)
Medically Reviewed by Ayuveda Clinical Team (Lead Medical Reviewer: Dr. Nitin Mohite, BAMS, MBA • Medical Logic Developer, UK • Clinical Profile • LinkedIn).
Classical formulation
Modern description
A ghee formulation indicated for respiratory conditions, cough, and bleeding disorders.
Purpose
Classical formulation
Indications
- Cough, cold, asthma, bronchitis, bleeding disorders (raktapitta), tuberculosis, general debility, hoarseness of voice.
Karma
- Kasahara
- Shwasahara
- Raktapittahara
- Balya
Key ingredients
- Vasa juice 4 parts
- Ghrita 1 part
- Water as needed.
Adult dose
5-10 grams (approximately 1-2 teaspoons)
Pediatric dose
2.5-5 ml
Preparation steps
- Collect Vasa leaves and flowers.
- Prepare Vasa Kwatha (decoction).
- Make a fine paste of Vasa flowers.
- Warm the ghee.
- Add the Vasa paste and Kwatha to the ghee.
- Heat the mixture in mild intensity until complete evaporation of the water content.
Toxic ingredients
- ['unspecified']
Safety contraindications
- It should be taken under strict medical supervision in children, pregnant and lactating mothers.
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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