Maha Triphala Ghrita

Reference – Bhaishajyaratnavali Kushta Adhikara

Introduction

Maha triphaladya ghrita is a polyherbal ayurvedic formulation. In this formulation ghee is used as a base. This formulation known to contain properties such as cardioprotective, anti-diabetic, anti-obesity, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial rejuvenating, adaptogenic, anti-oxidant and neuroprotective activities. This is very helpful to treat problems related with eyes.

Ingredients

768 ml of each of

  • Ghrita – Ghee
  • Water decoction of Triphala (Known to contain following three herbs – Haritaki – Terminalia chebula, Bibhitaki – Terminalia bellirica, Amla – Emblica officinalis
  • Bhringaraja swarasa – Juice extract of Eclipta alba
  • Vrisha rasa – Juice extract of Adhatoda vasica
  • Shatavari – Asparagus racemosus
  • Ajakshira – Goat milk
  • Guduchi rasa – Juice extract of Tinospora cordifolia
  • Amalaki Rasa – Juice extract of Emblica officinalis

8.72 g of each of

  • Kana – Long pepper
  • Sita – Sugar
  • Draksha – Raisins
  • Triphala (Haritaki – Terminalia chebula, Bibhitaki – Terminalia bellirica, Amla – Emblica officinalis)
  • Utpala – Nymphea stellata
  • Madhuka – Licorice
  • Kshirakakoli – Roscoea purpurea
  • Madhuparni – Tinospora cordifolia
  • Nidigdika – Solanum xanthocarpum

Method of Preparation

  • Take above ingredients and combine in a container.
  • The combination is heated till herbal ghee is prepared.

Dose

Quarter to half teaspoon, one to two times a day, with water during bed time.

Indications

  • Conjunctivitis
  • Dry eye
  • Glaucoma
  • Weak vision
  • Myopia
  • Hypermetropia
  • Eye pain

Contraindications

Take precautions if suffering from diabetes, high BP and heart diseases.