Amritaprasha Ghrita
Amritaprasha Ghrita is a classical Ayurvedic ghrita, a medicated ghee. Multi-herb synergy provides broad-spectrum bioactive delivery. Ghee base facilitates crossing of biological membranes.
| Also known as | Amritaprasha Ghrita, AmritaprashaGhrita |
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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 |
What is it made of?
Mineral/Elemental Profile
- Primary component: Mineral-derived preparation
- Note: Composition varies by specific preparation method
Analytical Methods: XRD, ICP-OES, SEM-EDS
Dosage forms and preparation
Dosage Forms: Ghrita (medicated ghee), Avaleha form, Soft gelatin capsules (modern)
Standard Dosage: 6-12 g twice daily, as per AFI
Bioavailability: Lipid matrix of ghee enables superior absorption of fat-soluble withanolides (from Ashwagandha) and steroidal saponins (from Shatavari). Multi-herb synergy provides broad-spectrum bioactive delivery. Ghee base facilitates crossing of biological membranes.
Optimal Timing: On empty stomach in the morning or before bedtime
Shelf Life: 2 years from date of manufacture as per ASU guidelines for Ghrita preparations
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
Quality Parameters: Acid value, peroxide value, saponification value, refractive index, moisture content (<0.5%), rancidity test (negative), HPTLC/HPLC fingerprinting for withanolides and tinosporaside, total phenolics, microbial limits, heavy metals, organoleptic evaluation
Vehicle (Anupana): Warm milk
Synergistic Combinations
- Brahma Rasayana
- Chyawanprash
- Ashwagandha Churna
- Shatavari Ghrita
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.
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