# Sukumaram Ghritam

> Sukumaram Ghritam is a classical Ayurvedic ghrita, a medicated ghee. Listed in Ayurvedic Pharmacopoeia of India (API); standardized as per API norms; manufactured under GMP-certification; available in Sahasrayogam formulary.

## Key facts

- **Pharmacopoeia status:** Listed in Ayurvedic Pharmacopoeia of India (API); standardized as per API norms; manufactured under GMP-certification; available in Sahasrayogam formulary

## Names and identification

| Language | Name |
|----------|------|
| English | [Sukumaram Ghritam](/formulation/sukumaram-ghritam/) |

## Where is it described in the classical texts?

Ashtanga Hridayam (Vidaryadi group of herbs); Sahasrayogam (Saptavarti preparation); later commentaries in medieval Ayurvedic compendiums

## How does it work?

- Vidaryadi herbs provide Vata-pacifying action, relieving spasmodic pain in uterus and promoting smooth muscle relaxation
- [Ashwagandha](/herb/ashwagandha/) ([withanolides](/glossary/compounds-t-z/#withanolides)) modulates hypothalamic-pituitary-ovarian axis, supporting hormonal balance and fertility
- [Bala](/herb/bala/) and [Shatavari](/herb/shatavari/) provide phytoestrogenic support, nourishing the female reproductive system
- [Dashamoola](/herb/dashamoola/)'s anti-inflammatory action reduces pelvic inflammation and congestion
- Ghee medium enhances absorption of lipid-soluble phytoestrogens and [adaptogenic](/reference/adaptogenic/) compounds

## Which traditional uses are supported by research?

- Rajonirvritti (menopausal syndrome): prospective clinical study validates significant symptom improvement over 84 days
- Yoni Roga (gynecological disorders): clinical reviews confirm efficacy in dysmenorrhea, menstrual irregularities, and pelvic pain
- Vandhyatva (infertility): traditional use for fertility enhancement supported by pharmacological evidence of hormonal modulation
- Gulma (abdominal masses): anti-inflammatory and Vata-pacifying actions validated in abdominal conditions

## What do recent clinical trials show?



*3 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

- Prospective clinical study confirms all safety laboratory parameters (liver and renal function) remained within normal limits throughout 84-day trial; no adverse events or adverse drug reactions reported
- Compliant to standards laid in Ayurvedic Pharmacopoeia of India (API); manufactured by GMP-certified facilities
- Not recommended during active menstruation in heavy flow; consult practitioner for use during pregnancy

## What is it made of?

### Key Active Markers

- Derived from constituent herbs (see individual herb profiles)
- Standardized on primary bioactive markers

**Analytical Methods:** HPLC fingerprinting, TLC (identity), LC-MS/MS (marker quantification)

## Dosage forms and preparation

**Dosage Forms:** [Ghrita](/herb/ghrita/) (medicated ghee), Capsule (for convenience)

**Standard Dosage:** 12-24ml for gynecological and abdominal conditions

**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](/herb/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, Ricinoleic acid

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

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

### Synergistic Combinations

- Key herbs: Sukumara herbs: [Eranda](/herb/eranda/), [Shatavari](/herb/shatavari/), [Triphala](/herb/triphala/) in ghee; 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.