Wood Sorrel Ghee
Classical formulation
Modern description
A ghee formulation indicated for improving digestion and treating piles. It is a rich source of Vitamin C and antioxidants.
Purpose
Classical formulation
Indications
- Indigestion, loss of appetite, abdominal colic, hyperacidity, liver disorders, bleeding disorders (as a supportive therapy).
Classical indications
- Atisara (Diarrhea)
Karma
- Deepana
- Pachana
- Rochana
- Vatahara
- Pittahara
Key ingredients
- Ghee
- Wood Sorrel juice or paste.
Adult dose
5-10 ml once or twice daily.
Pediatric dose
2.5-5 ml
Preparation steps
- Collect fresh Wood Sorrel (Oxalis acetosella).
- Extract juice from the Wood Sorrel.
- Melt ghee in a pan.
- Add Wood Sorrel juice to the melted ghee.
- Simmer on low heat until all the moisture evaporates and only the ghee remains.
Toxic ingredients
- ['unspecified']
Safety contraindications
- Contraindicated in conditions with severe kidney dysfunction or significant bleeding disorders due to the presence of oxalic acid in wood sorrel.