Kalyanaka Ghrita
Kalyanaka Ghrita is a classical Ayurvedic ghrita, a medicated ghee. Lipid matrix enhances BBB penetration of Medhya (nootropic) compounds. Multi-compound synergy provides broad-spectrum activity with individual compound bioavailability enhanced by ghee matrix.
| Also known as | Kalyanaka Ghrita, KalyanakaGhrita |
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Names and identification
| Language | Name |
|---|---|
| English | Kalyanaka Ghrita |
Ayurvedic pharmacology (Dravyaguna)
| Property | Value | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Rasa (Taste) | Tikta, 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), Soft gelatin capsules (modern)
Standard Dosage: 6-12 g twice daily on empty stomach with warm water/milk, as per Ashtanga Hridayam/AFI
Bioavailability: Ghee base provides optimal vehicle for 30+ herbs with diverse solubility profiles. Lipid matrix enhances BBB penetration of Medhya (nootropic) compounds. Multi-compound synergy provides broad-spectrum activity with individual compound bioavailability enhanced by ghee matrix.
Optimal Timing: On empty stomach, morning and evening. For psychiatric conditions: continuous use for 3-6 months minimum.
Shelf Life: 2 years from date of manufacture as per ASU guidelines for Ghrita
Storage: Store in airtight glass or tin containers in a cool, dry place. Temperature not exceeding 25°C. Protect from light.
Marker Compounds: Bacoside A (from Brahmi), Alpha-santalol, Beta-asarone (from Vacha, within limits), Piperine, Gallic acid, Ursolic acid (from Sariva)
Quality Parameters: Acid value (<6), peroxide value (<10), saponification value, refractive index, moisture (<0.5%), rancidity test negative, bacoside A (from Brahmi), alpha-santalol (from Chandana), HPTLC multi-marker fingerprint, microbial limits, heavy metals
Vehicle (Anupana): Warm water or warm milk
Synergistic Combinations
- Brahmi Ghritam
- Saraswatarishta
- Mahakalyanaka Ghrita (extended version)
- Brahma Rasayana
Composition
As given in the Ayurvedic Formulary of India, Part I, entry 6:7 (KALYANAKA GHRTA), which cites Astangahrdaya, Uttarasthana, Adhyaya 6; 26-28½.. 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 | Haritaki * | pericarp | 12 g. |
| 2 | Bibhitaka | pericarp | 12 g. |
| 3 | Amalaki | pericarp | 12 g. |
| 4 | Visala (rakta indravaruni) | fruit | 12 g. |
| 5 | Bhadraila (sthulaela) | seed | 12 g. |
| 6 | Devadaru * | heart wood | 12 g. |
| 7 | Elavaluka | stem bark | 12 g. |
| 8 | Sveta sariva | root | 12 g. |
| 9 | Krsna sariva | root | 12 g. |
| 10 | Haridra | rhizome | 12 g. |
| 11 | Daru haridra | stem | 12 g. |
| 12 | Salaparni * | whole plant | 12 g. |
| 13 | Prsniparni * | whole plant | 12 g. |
| 14 | Phalini (priyangu) * | flower | 12 g. |
| 15 | Nata (tagara) | Rt./Rz. | 12 g. |
| 16 | Brhati * | whole plant | 12 g. |
| 17 | Kustha | root | 12 g. |
| 18 | Manjistha * | stem | 12 g. |
| 19 | Nagakesara | stamens | 12 g. |
| 20 | Dadima-phala tvak * | fruit | illegible |
| 21 | Vella (vidanga) | fruit | 12 g. |
| 22 | Talisa patra (talisa) | leaf | 12 g. |
| 23 | Ela (suksmaila) * | seed | 12 g. |
| 24 | Malati mukula (jati) * | flower | 12 g. |
| 25 | Utpala * | flower | 12 g. |
| 26 | Danti | root | 12 g. |
| 27 | Padmaka * | heart wood | 12 g. |
| 28 | Hima (rakta candana) * | heart wood | 12 g. |
| 29 | Sarpi (go ghrta) | 768 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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