# Phala Ghrita

> Phala Ghrita is a classical Ayurvedic ghrita, a medicated ghee. Listed in Ayurvedic Formulary of India (AFI); described in classical pharmacopoeial texts; standardized formulation available from GMP-certified manufacturers.

## Key facts

- **Pharmacopoeia status:** Listed in Ayurvedic Formulary of India (AFI); described in classical pharmacopoeial texts; standardized formulation available from GMP-certified manufacturers

## Names and identification

| Language | Name |
|----------|------|
| English | Phala [Ghrita](/herb/ghrita/)|Phala Ghrita Phala Kalyana [Ghrita](/herb/ghrita/)|Phala Kalyana Ghrita |

## Where is it described in the classical texts?

Ashtanga Hridayam by Acharya Vagbhata (for genital and reproductive disorders); Charaka Samhita (Phalasarpi); classical texts for both male and female infertility management

## How does it work?

- [Shatavari](/herb/shatavari/) provides phytoestrogenic support, nourishing ovaries, promoting reproductive hormones, and increasing libido
- Kushta (Saussurea lappa) acts as uterine stimulant with [aphrodisiac](/glossary/pharmacology/#aphrodisiac) properties, maintaining semen morphology in males
- [Vidarikand](/herb/vidarikand/) maintains reproductive health by improving libido and fertility via [adaptogenic](/reference/adaptogenic/) and anabolic mechanisms
- Tikta (bitter) and Madhura (sweet) rasa combination provides Dipana-Pachana (digestive stimulation) along with tissue nourishment
- Ghee and milk base provides enhanced bioavailability of fat-soluble reproductive hormones and phytoestrogens

## Which traditional uses are supported by research?

- Vandhyatva (female infertility): clinical trial shows 21.43% conception rate and 23.80% menstrual regulation after 3-month course
- Ovarian factor infertility: demonstrated comparable efficacy to clomiphene citrate for follicular development and ovulation
- Shukra Dosha (male infertility/oligozoospermia): case reports validate traditional use for improving sperm parameters
- Artava Dushti (menstrual irregularities): clinical evidence supports cycle regularization

## What do recent clinical trials show?

- Otta SP, Tripaty RN 2002. [Clinical trial of phalaghrita on female infertility](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22557087/). *Ancient science of life*. PMID [22557087](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22557087/)  
  [Phala Ghrita](/formulation/phala-ghrita/) demonstrated positive effects as Prajasthapana (conception-promoting) and Yoni Pradosha Nashaka (uterine disorder correcting) in infertile women

*2 further claims previously listed here could not be traced to a published paper and have been removed. 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

- Clinical study with 45 women confirmed no significant adverse effects during or after 3-month treatment, suggesting safe complementary fertility therapy
- Ghee and milk base requires caution in lactose-intolerant individuals and those with hyperlipidemia
- Should be used under Ayurvedic practitioner guidance for infertility; not a replacement for modern fertility treatments when indicated

## 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), Capsule (for convenience)

**Standard Dosage:** 12-24ml for reproductive health

**Bioavailability:** Ghee is an excellent lipid carrier crossing blood-brain barrier; enhances absorption of fat-soluble phytochemicals by 3-5x compared to aqueous preparations

**Optimal Timing:** Before meals on empty stomach for best absorption

**Shelf Life:** 2 years (as per ASU guidelines for ghrita preparations); improves with aging (Purana Ghrita concept)

**Storage:** Airtight glass/stainless steel container, cool dry place, protected from light and moisture

**Marker Compounds:** Shatavarin, [Withanolides](/glossary/compounds-t-z/#withanolides)

**Quality Parameters:** Acid value <4, peroxide value <5 meq/kg, moisture <0.5%, rancidity test negative, marker: Shatavarin, Withanolides

**Vehicle (Anupana):** Warm water or warm milk

### Synergistic Combinations

- Key herbs: [Shatavari](/herb/shatavari/), [Madhuka](/herb/madhuka/), [Ashwagandha](/herb/ashwagandha/), fertility herbs; ghee enhances tissue penetration (yogavahi property)

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## Sources

- Amidha Ayurveda Herb Database (700+ herbs, CC-BY-4.0)
- Web research (clinical trials, WHO monographs, safety databases)
- Ayurvedic Pharmacopoeia of India
- Classical Ayurvedic texts (Charaka Samhita, Sushruta Samhita, Bhavaprakasha Nighantu)

Published by Age Ayurveda in the Nighantu. Educational reference only, not medical advice.
Incorporates material from the Amidha Ayurveda Herb Database under CC BY 4.0.