Changeri Ghrita
Changeri Ghrita is a classical Ayurvedic ghrita, a medicated ghee. Lipid matrix protects acid-sensitive compounds from gastric degradation. Oxalic acid content is moderated by ghee processing. The Ayurvedic Formulary of India (Part I, entry 6:9) lists 13 ingredients, beginning with Nagara, Pippalimula, Citraka and Hasti pippali.
| Also known as | Changeri Ghrita, ChangeriGhrita |
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Composition
As given in the Ayurvedic Formulary of India, Part I, entry 6:9 (CANGERI GHRTA), which cites Bhaisajyaratnavali, Grahanirogadhikara; 190-191. 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 | Nagara (sunthi) | rhizome | 9.5 g |
| 2 | Pippalimula (pippali) | root | 9.6 g |
| 3 | Citraka | root | 9.6 g |
| 4 | Hasti pippali (gaja pippali) | fruit | 9.6 g |
| 5 | Svadamstra (goksura) * | 9.6 g | |
| 6 | Pippali | fruit | 9.6 g |
| 7 | Dhanya (dhanyaka) | fruit | 9.6 g |
| 8 | Bilva * | Rt/St. Bk. | 9.6 g |
| 9 | Patha * | root | 9.6 g |
| 10 | Yamanika * | fruit | illegible |
| 11 | Cangeri -svarasa * | illegible | 3.072 l |
| 12 | Sarpi (go ghrta) * | 768 g | |
| 13 | Dadhi (go dadhi) | 3.072 kg |
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 | Changeri Ghrita |
Ayurvedic pharmacology (Dravyaguna)
| Property | Value | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Rasa (Taste) | Amla, Kashaya | Primary taste |
| Guna (Quality) | Laghu, Snigdha | Physical quality |
| Virya (Potency) | Ushna | Heating/Cooling effect |
| Vipaka (Post-digestive) | Amla | 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), Soft gelatin capsules (modern)
Standard Dosage: 6-12 g twice daily or as directed. The Ayurvedic Formulary of India attributes this formula to Bhaisajyaratnavali, Grahanirogadhikara; 190-191.
Optimal Timing: Before meals or as directed, typically for atisara (diarrhea) and grahani (IBS) conditions
Storage: Store in airtight glass or tin containers in a cool, dry place. Protect from moisture and light. Temperature not exceeding 25°C.
Marker Compounds: Vitexin, Isovitexin, Oxalic acid (monitored for safety), Beta-sitosterol, Flavone C-glycosides
Vehicle (Anupana): Warm water or rice water (tandulodaka)
Synergistic Combinations
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