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. The Ayurvedic Formulary of India (Part I, entry 6:30) lists 21 ingredients, beginning with Manjistha, Kustha, Tagara and Haritaki.
| Also known as | Phala Ghrita, PhalaGhrita |
|---|---|
| Pharmacopoeia status | Listed in Ayurvedic Formulary of India (AFI); described in classical pharmacopoeial texts; standardized formulation available from GMP-certified manufacturers |
Composition
As given in the Ayurvedic Formulary of India, Part I, entry 6:30 (PHALA GHRTA), which cites Astangahrdaya, Uttarasthana, Adhyaya 34; 63-64½. 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 | Manjistha * | root | 12 g. |
| 2 | Kustha | root | 12 g. |
| 3 | Tagara * | root | 12 g. |
| 4 | Haritaki * | pericarp | 12 g. |
| 5 | Bibhitaka * | pericarp | 12 g. |
| 6 | Amalaki | pericarp | 12 g. |
| 7 | Sarkara * | 12 g. | |
| 8 | Vaca | rhizome | 12 g. |
| 9 | Haridra | rhizome | 12 g. |
| 10 | Daru haridra | stem | 12 g. |
| 11 | Madhuka (yasti) * | root | 12 g. |
| 12 | Meda * | root tuber | 12 g. |
| 13 | Dipyaka (yavani) | fruit | 12 g. |
| 14 | Katurohini (katuka) | Rz./Rt. | 12 g. |
| 15 | Payasya (ksira vidari) * | root tuber | 12 g. |
| 16 | Hingu | exudate | 12 g. |
| 17 | Kakoli * | Sub. Rt. | 12 g. |
| 18 | Vajigandha (asvagandha) | root | 12 g. |
| 19 | Satavari | root tuber | 12 g. |
| 20 | Ghrta (go ghrta) | 768 g. | |
| 21 | Ksira (go dugdha) * | 3.072 l. |
* The scanned text was damaged at this row and the name was read from the entry's own Sanskrit verse.
The Formulary gives the dose as 12 g, with anupana, the vehicle it is taken with, of warm water. This is what the Formulary records for the classical preparation. It is not a dose for any product, and not advice to take anything.
The evidence at a glance
2papers on this site for this drug, published 2002 to 2023, 1 with a DOI.
- 1Other clinical studies and reviews
- 1Laboratory 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. Each paper is listed with what it measured on the page below. See the research index for how papers are tiered.
Names and identification
| Language | Name |
|---|---|
| English | Phala 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 is traditionally described as nourishing the female reproductive system and supporting libido
- Kushta (Saussurea lappa) acts as uterine stimulant with aphrodisiac properties, maintaining semen morphology in males
- Vidarikand is traditionally described as supporting reproductive health, libido and fertility, and is regarded as adaptogenic
- 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?
These summaries come from the source notes, which do not name the studies behind them.
- Vandhyatva (female infertility): traditionally used for female infertility. A clinical study reported conception and menstrual regulation in some participants.
- Ovarian factor infertility: a study reported follicular development and ovulation comparable to clomiphene citrate.
- Shukra Dosha (male infertility/oligozoospermia): traditionally used for male infertility. Case reports have described improved sperm parameters.
- Artava Dushti (menstrual irregularities): traditionally used for menstrual irregularities. Clinical studies have reported cycle regularization.
What do recent studies show?
- Otta SP, Tripaty RN 2002. Clinical trial of phalaghrita on female infertility. Ancient science of life. PMID 22557087
Phala Ghrita demonstrated positive effects as Prajasthapana (conception-promoting) and Yoni Pradosha Nashaka (uterine disorder correcting) in infertile women
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
- A clinical study of 45 women reported no significant adverse effects during or after 3-month treatment
- 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
Dosage forms and preparation
Dosage Forms: Ghrita (medicated ghee), Capsule (for convenience)
Standard Dosage: 12-24ml for reproductive health. The Ayurvedic Formulary of India, Part I, entry 6:30 states a dose of 12 g; that is a different unit from the figure above and the two cannot be compared without knowing the ghee’s density. The formulary’s anupana: warm water. The formulary attributes this formula to Astangahrdaya, Uttarasthana, Adhyaya 34; 63-64½.
Optimal Timing: Before meals on empty stomach for best absorption
Storage: Airtight glass/stainless steel container, cool dry place, protected from light and moisture
Marker Compounds: Shatavarin, Withanolides
Vehicle (Anupana): Warm water or warm milk
Synergistic Combinations
- Key herbs: Shatavari, Madhuka, Ashwagandha, fertility herbs; ghee enhances tissue penetration (yogavahi property)
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.
Other clinical studies and reviews1
- 2023. Managing endometrial calcifications using Kshara Taila and Phalaghrita Uttara Basti: A case reportJournal of Ayurveda and integrative medicine. PMID 38070240 · doi:10.1016/j.jaim.2023.100827
Laboratory and animal studies1
- 2002. Clinical trial of phalaghrita on female infertilityAncient science of life. PMID 22557087
Reviewed by Dr. Awadesh Pratap Singh, BAMS, on 11 October 2026. What that review covered.
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