Kalyanaka Ghrita

Reference – Ashtanga Hridayam Uttarasthana

Introduction

Kalyanaka Ghrita is an ayurvedic formulation. This formulation is formulated from the mixture of fruitful herbs with a base of ghee. Kalyanaka Ghrita is known to treat problems related with psychiatric and some other systems.

Ingredients

  • Ghee – 768 g
  • Vishala – Citrulus cholocynthis
  • Elavaluka – Prunus avium
  • Sariva – Hemidesmus indicus
  • Bhadra ela – Amomum subulatum
  • Nata – Valeriana wallichi
  • Brihati – Solanum indicum
  • Devadaru – Cedrus deodara
  • Daruharidra – Berberis aristata
  • Shalaparni – Desmodium gangeticum
  • Haridra – Turmeric
  • Prishnaparni – Uraria picta
  • Kushta – Saussurea lappa
  • Manjishta – Rubia cordifolia
  • Vella – Embelia ribes
  • Talisapatra – Abbies webbiana
  • Phalini – Callicarpa macrophylla
  • Ela – Cardamom
  • Nagakeshara – Mesua ferrea
  • Dadimaphalatwak – Punica granatum
  • Danti – Baliospermum montanum
  • Padmaka – Prunus poddum
  • Malati – Jasminum sambac
  • Utpala – Nymphea stellata
  • Hima – Santalum album
  • Triphala up to 12 grams – known to contain following herbs
  • Haritaki – Terminalia chebula
  • Bibhitaki – Terminalia bellirica
  • Amla – Emblica officinalis

Method of Preparation

Took the above given ingredients and collected in a container.

Heated the mixture till the herbal ghee is prepared.

Usage

Up to half teaspoon one to two times a day, with water, before bed and rest according to the doctor’s prescription.

Indications

  • Psychosis
  • Epilepsy
  • Schizophrenia
  • Lack of memory
  • Anemia
  • Cough
  • Infertility
  • Fever
  • Inflammatory conditions

Contraindications

  • Take precautions if suffered from high BP, cholesterol and heart diseases.
  • Take under doctor’s prescription.