Medicated Ghee Preparations
सिद्धघृतम्
Siddha Ghrita is ghee's Yogavahi power: cooked with herbs, it carries them deep. Triphala Ghrita for eyes, Brahmi Ghrita for mind, Phala Ghrita for fertility.
What is Medicated Ghee Preparations — Overview (Siddha Ghrita / सिद्ध घृत)?
The chapter references various medicated ghee preparations (Siddha Ghrita) that are prepared by processing ghee with specific herbs. Key preparations mentioned include: Triphala Ghrita (ghee processed with three fruits — Haritaki, Bibhitaki, Amalaki) for eye diseases; Tikta Ghrita (bitter ghee) for skin diseases and Pitta disorders; Phala Ghrita for female reproductive disorders; Brahmi Ghrita for mental disorders and intellect enhancement; Ashwagandha Ghrita for strength and vitality. The Yogavahi property of ghee makes it possible to create these specialized therapeutic preparations. The details of these preparations are elaborated in the Chikitsa (therapeutics) section of Bhavaprakash.
Source: Bhavaprakash Nighantu, Varga 17
References in Charaka Samhita
Four medicated ghee preparations: (1) Eight drugs boiled in water to one-quarter, combined with Bilva paste, cow urine, and salt;
— Charaka Samhita, Kalpa Sthana — Pharmaceutical Preparations, Chapter 9: Pharmaceutical Preparations of Tilvaka (Tilvaka Kalpa Adhyaya / तिल्वककल्प अध्याय)
Over 15 medicated ghee preparations are detailed for different gulma types.
— Charaka Samhita, Abdominal Lump Treatment (Gulma Chikitsa / गुल्मचिकित्सा)
Medicated ghee preparations (Kalyanaka, Mahapaishachika, Lashunadya, Hingvadi) are the primary pharmacological agents.
— Charaka Samhita, Insanity and Psychosis Treatment (Unmada Chikitsa / उन्मादचिकित्सा)
Source: Charaka Samhita, Kalpa Sthana — Pharmaceutical Preparations, Chapter 9: Pharmaceutical Preparations of Tilvaka (Tilvaka Kalpa Adhyaya / तिल्वककल्प अध्याय); Abdominal Lump Treatment (Gulma Chikitsa / गुल्मचिकित्सा); Insanity and Psychosis Treatment (Unmada Chikitsa / उन्मादचिकित्सा)
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