Jatyadi Ghrita
Jatyadi Ghrita is a classical Ayurvedic ghrita, a medicated ghee. Listed in Ayurvedic Formulary of India (AFI) with specification of 11 herbs plus Siktha and Tuttha; standardized monograph available in official Ayurvedic pharmacopoeia. The Ayurvedic Formulary of India (Part I, entry 6:11) lists 15 ingredients, beginning with Jati patra, Nimba-patra, Patola-patra and Katuka.
| Also known as | Jatyadi Ghrita, JatyadiGhrita |
|---|---|
| Pharmacopoeia status | Listed in Ayurvedic Formulary of India (AFI) with specification of 11 herbs plus Siktha and Tuttha; standardized monograph available in official Ayurvedic pharmacopoeia |
Composition
As given in the Ayurvedic Formulary of India, Part I, entry 6:11 (JATYADI GHRTA (Synonym : Vrana Sodhanadi ghrta)), which cites Astangahrdaya, Uttarasthana, Adhyaya 25; 67-68.. 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 | Jati patra (jati) | leaf | 14.76 g. |
| 2 | Nimba-patra * | leaf | 14.76 g. |
| 3 | Patola-patra * | leaf | 14.76 g. |
| 4 | Katuka | Rz.Rt. | 14.76 g. |
| 5 | Darvi (daruharidra) * | stem | 14.76 g. |
| 6 | Nisa (haridra) | rhizome | 14.76 g. |
| 7 | Sariva (Sveta sariva) | root | 14.76 g. |
| 8 | Manjistha * | root | 14.76 g. |
| 9 | Abhaya (uSira) | root | 14.76 g. |
| 10 | Siktha (madhicchista) | 14.76 g. | |
| 11 | Tuttha | 14.76 g. | |
| 12 | Madhuka (yasti) | root | 14.76 g. |
| 13 | Naktahva (karaiija) | seed | 14.76 g. |
| 14 | Sarpi (goghrta) | 768 g. | |
| 15 | Water * | 3.072 l. |
* The scanned text was damaged at this row and the name was read from the entry's own Sanskrit verse.
The evidence at a glance
3papers on this site for this drug, published 2016 to 2021, every one with a DOI.
- 3Laboratory and animal studies
A count is not a conclusion and a tier is a study design, not a verdict. Everything listed here is laboratory or animal work, which does not show an effect in people.true See the research index for how papers are tiered.
Names and identification
| Language | Name |
|---|---|
| English | Jatyadi Ghrita |
Where is it described in the classical texts?
Chakradatta (12th century CE); Sushruta Samhita (wound management context); Madhava Nidana (14th century CE); Bhavaprakasha (16th century CE) - Vrana Ropana Chikitsa
How does it work?
- Neem (nimbidin) has been reported to show antibacterial and antifungal activity against wound-infecting pathogens including MRSA
- Turmeric (curcumin) inhibits inflammatory mediators (COX-2, NF-kB) and promotes tissue granulation and re-epithelialization
- Jasmine (Jati) is traditionally described as cooling and as supporting wound healing
- Copper sulfate (Tuttha) provides mild antiseptic and astringent action, promoting wound contraction
- Beeswax (Siktha) creates protective barrier over wound surface while allowing gas exchange, maintaining moist healing environment
- Ghee base provides lipid nutrition to wound bed, supporting cell membrane repair and tissue regeneration
Which traditional uses are supported by research?
These summaries come from the source notes, which do not name the studies behind them.
- Dushta Vrana (chronic/infected wounds): traditionally used for chronic and infected wounds. Clinical studies have reported wound repair comparable to the antibiotic ointment mupirocin.
- Dagdha Vrana (burn wounds): traditionally used for burn wounds. Animal studies have reported faster burn wound repair.
- Antibacterial action: studies have reported activity against MRSA and multidrug-resistant organisms involved in diabetic foot infections.
- Radiation-induced wounds: an experimental study reported a reduction in wound area in a gamma-radiation skin wound model.
What do recent studies show?
- Mandrika I, Kumar S, Zandersone B and others 2021. Antibacterial and Anti-Inflammatory Potential of Polyherbal Formulation Used in Chronic Wound Healing. Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine : eCAM. PMID 34306164 · doi:10.1155/2021/9991454
Jatyadi Ghrita extracts showed significant antibacterial activity against MRSA and multidrug-resistant P. aeruginosa in diabetic foot infections, with MICs ranging from 1.95 to 62.5 mg/mL against Gram-positive bacteria
Only studies that could be traced to a published paper are listed here. 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.
Recent safety updates
- Tuttha (copper sulfate) content requires careful quality control; excessive copper may cause local irritation in sensitive individuals
- For external use only; not for deep puncture wounds without proper wound assessment
What is it made of?
The Ayurvedic Formulary of India recipe, every ingredient with its part and quantity, is in the composition table near the top of this page.
Dosage forms and preparation
Dosage Forms: Ghrita (medicated ghee for topical application), Ointment (modern), Cream (modern)
Standard Dosage: Topical application on wounds, ulcers, burns, thin layer 1-2 times daily. The Ayurvedic Formulary of India attributes this formula to Astangahrdaya, Uttarasthana, Adhyaya 25; 67-68.
Optimal Timing: After wound cleaning, 1-2 times daily. Apply thin layer and cover with sterile dressing if needed.
Storage: Store in airtight glass or tin containers in a cool, dry place. Temperature not exceeding 25°C. Topical wound preparation requires enhanced hygiene during storage and dispensing.
Marker Compounds: Berberine (from Daruharidra), Azadirachtin (from Nimba), Curcumin (from Haridra), Karanjin (from Naktamala), Jasmone (from Jati)
Vehicle (Anupana): Not applicable, topical application only. Clean wound with Triphala Kwath before application.
Synergistic Combinations
- Jatyadi Taila (oil variant)
- Triphala Kwath (wound wash)
- Haridra Churna
- Yastimadhuka Taila
What manufacturers publish about this preparation
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The formulary entry above fixes the ingredients and the quantity of each. Whether you can check a particular product against it depends on what its manufacturer publishes. Of the 3 companies surveyed that sell a product under this name, this is what their pages carried when they were read on 8 October 2026.
| Company | What its product page publishes |
|---|---|
| Maharishi Ayurveda | Neither an ingredient list nor quantities |
| Patanjali Ayurved | Ingredients and the quantity of each |
| The Arya Vaidya Pharmacy, Coimbatore | Neither an ingredient list nor quantities |
This measures what each company publishes, not the quality of anything it makes. A company that publishes nothing here may make an excellent preparation, and the label in the box is a separate, regulated surface that is not what was read. What disclosure changes is whether a reader, a pharmacist or an answer engine can check a product against the formulary entry it claims.
Method, the full counts across every company surveyed, and what this measurement got wrong the first time: which manufacturers publish what is in the bottle. The URL of every page read is recorded in brand-disclosure.json. If a row here is wrong, including where the correction favours a company other than ours, tell us and we will fix it and say that we did. How the same companies' stated doses compare with the formulary dose, preparation by preparation: Ayurvedic company doses against the Ayurvedic Formulary of India.
Published research
Literature indexed in PubMed that concerns this subject, grouped by study type. A paper appearing here is a record of what has been published, not evidence that the subject works, and laboratory or animal results do not transfer to people. Study titles link to PubMed so you can read the source rather than take our word.
Laboratory and animal studies3
- 2021. Antibacterial and Anti-Inflammatory Potential of Polyherbal Formulation Used in Chronic Wound HealingEvidence-based complementary and alternative medicine : eCAM. PMID 34306164 · doi:10.1155/2021/9991454
- 2021. Topical application of Jatyadi Ghrita and Jatyadi Taila accelerates wound healing in Sprague-Dawley rats: a study in gamma-radiation-induced skin wound modelInternational journal of radiation biology. PMID 33872127 · doi:10.1080/09553002.2021.1913526
- 2016. Experimental and histopathological observation scoring methods for evaluation of wound healing properties of Jatyadi GhritaAyu. PMID 29491675 · doi:10.4103/ayu.AYU_51_17
Reviewed by Dr. Awadesh Pratap Singh, BAMS, on 11 October 2026. What that review covered.
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