Amritaprasha Ghrita
Amritaprasha Ghrita is a classical Ayurvedic ghrita, a medicated ghee. The Ayurvedic Formulary of India (Part I, entry 6:2) lists 45 ingredients, beginning with Jivanti, Kakoli, [illegible] and [illegible].
| Also known as | Amritaprasha Ghrita, AmritaprashaGhrita |
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Composition
As given in the Ayurvedic Formulary of India, Part I, entry 6:2 (AMRTAPRASA GHRTA), which cites Astangahrdaya, Cikitsasthana, Adhyaya 3; 93-97.. Names, parts and quantities are transcribed as printed and checked row by row against the book. Manufacturers' versions of a classical formulation can differ from the formulary.
| # | Ingredient | Part | Quantity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jivanti | root | 12 g |
| 2 | Kakoli * | Sub. Rt. | 12 g |
| 3 | [illegible] * | Sub. Rt. | 12 g |
| 4 | [illegible] * | root tuber | 12 g |
| 5 | [illegible] * | root tuber | 12 g |
| 6 | [illegible] * | whole plant | 12 g |
| 7 | Masaparni * | whole plant | 12 g |
| 8 | Rsabhaka * | root tuber | 12 g |
| 9 | Jivaka * | root tuber | 12 g |
| 10 | Rddhi | Sub. Rt. Tr. | 12 g |
| 11 | Vrddhi | Sub. Rt. Tr. | 12 g |
| 12 | Madhuka (yasti) | root | 12 g |
| 13 | Sunthi * | rhizome | 12 g |
| 14 | Vari (Satavari) * | root tuber | 12 g |
| 15 | Vira (meda) * | root tuber | 12 g |
| 16 | Punarnava (rakta punarnava) | root | 12 g |
| 17 | Bala * | root | 12 g |
| 18 | Bharngi | root | 12 g |
| 19 | Svagupta (atmagupta) * | seed | 12 g |
| 20 | Rddhi | Sub. Rt. Tr. | 12 g |
| 21 | Sathi (Sati) | rhizome | 12 g |
| 22 | Tamalaki * | whole plant | 12 g |
| 23 | Kana (pippali) | fruit | 12 g |
| 24 | Srngataka | fruit | 12 g |
| 25 | Payasya * | root tuber | 12 g |
| 26 | Salaparni * | whole plant | 12 g |
| 27 | Prsniparni * | whole plant | 12 g |
| 28 | Brhati * | whole plant | 12 g |
| 29 | Kantakari * | illegible | 12 g |
| 30 | Goksura * | whole plant | 12 g |
| 31 | Draksa * | dry fruit | 12 g |
| 32 | Aksoda * | Cotdn. | 12 g |
| 33 | Sarpi (go ghrta) | 768 g | |
| 34 | Ksira (go dugdha) | 768 ml | |
| 35 | Dhatrirasa (amalaki) | pericarp | 768 ml |
| 36 | Vidari rasa (vidari) * | root tuber | 768 ml |
| 37 | Iksu rasa * | stem | 768 ml |
| 38 | Chagamamsa rasa | 768 ml | |
| 39 | Madhu * | 384 g | |
| 40 | Sarkara | 2.400 kg | |
| 41 | Marica | fruit | 24 g |
| 42 | Tvak * | illegible | 24 g |
| 43 | Ela (suksmaila) * | illegible | 24 g |
| 44 | Patra * | illegible | 24 g |
| 45 | Kesara (naga kesara) * | stamens | 24 g |
Cells marked illegible are damaged in the source scan. The ingredient name is shown where it was readable, and nothing is inferred to fill a gap.
* The scanned text was damaged at this row and the name was read from the entry's own Sanskrit verse.
Names and identification
| Language | Name |
|---|---|
| English | Amritaprasha Ghrita |
Ayurvedic pharmacology (Dravyaguna)
| Property | Value | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Rasa (Taste) | Madhura | Primary taste |
| Guna (Quality) | Guru, Snigdha | Physical quality |
| Virya (Potency) | Sheeta | Heating/Cooling effect |
| Vipaka (Post-digestive) | Madhura | Post-digestive effect |
Which traditional uses are supported by research?
No published research is cited on this page. Classical formulations are researched largely in journals that PubMed does not index, so an absence here reflects the reach of the index rather than the state of the evidence.
Dosage forms and preparation
Dosage Forms: Ghrita (medicated ghee), Avaleha form, Soft gelatin capsules (modern)
Standard Dosage: 6-12 g twice daily. The Ayurvedic Formulary of India attributes this formula to Astangahrdaya, Cikitsasthana, Adhyaya 3; 93-97.
Optimal Timing: On empty stomach in the morning or before bedtime
Storage: Store in airtight glass or food-grade metal containers in a cool, dry place. Protect from moisture and light. Temperature not exceeding 25°C.
Marker Compounds: Withanolide A, Tinosporaside, Shatavarin IV, Berberine, Beta-sitosterol
Vehicle (Anupana): Warm milk
Synergistic Combinations
- Brahma Rasayana
- Chyawanprash
- Ashwagandha Churna
- Shatavari Ghrita
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