Vidaryadi Ghrita
Vidaryadi Ghrita is a classical Ayurvedic ghrita, a medicated ghee. Referenced in Pharmacopoeia Commission for Indian Medicine & Homoeopathy publications; formulation based on Ashtanga Hridayam standards; available from GMP-certified manufacturers. The Ayurvedic Formulary of India (Part I, entry 6:41) lists 23 ingredients, beginning with Vidari, Pancangula, Vrscikali and Vrsciva.
| Also known as | Vidaryadi Ghrita, VidaryadiGhrita |
|---|---|
| Pharmacopoeia status | Referenced in Pharmacopoeia Commission for Indian Medicine & Homoeopathy publications; formulation based on Ashtanga Hridayam standards; available from GMP-certified manufacturers |
Composition
As given in the Ayurvedic Formulary of India, Part I, entry 6:41 (VIDARYADI GHRTA), which cites Astangahrdaya, Cikitsasthana, Adhyaya 3; 9. 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 | Vidari * | root tuber | 38.4 g. |
| 2 | Pancangula (eranda) * | root | 38.4 g. |
| 3 | Vrscikali * | illegible | 38.4 g. |
| 4 | Vrsciva (sveta punarnava) * | root | 38.4 g. |
| 5 | Devahvaya | heart wood | 38.4 g. |
| 6 | Mudga parni | illegible | 38.4 g. |
| 7 | Masa parni * | whole plant | 38.4 g. |
| 8 | Kandukari (atmagupta) * | seed | 38.4 g. |
| 9 | Salaparni | illegible | 38.4 g. |
| 10 | Prsniparni | illegible | 38.4 g. |
| 11 | Brhati | illegible | 38.4 g. |
| 12 | Kantakari | illegible | 38.4 g. |
| 13 | Goksura * | whole plant | 38.4 g. |
| 14 | Abhiru (Satavari) * | illegible | 38.4 g. |
| 15 | Vira (ksiravidari) | root tuber | 38.4 g. |
| 16 | Jivanti | root | 38.4 g. |
| 17 | Jivaka | illegible | illegible |
| 18 | Rsabhaka | illegible | illegible |
| 19 | Gopa suta (Sveta sariva) | root | 38.4 g. |
| 20 | Tripadi (hamsapadi) * | root | 38.4 g. |
| 21 | Water for decoction * | 12.288 l. | |
| reduced to | |||
| 22 | Kalka of ingredients 1 to 20 * | each 6.4 g. | |
| 23 | Ghrta (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.
Names and identification
| Language | Name |
|---|---|
| English | Vidaryadi Ghrita |
Where is it described in the classical texts?
Ashtanga Hridayam Chikitsasthana 3/9 (main reference); Vidaryadi Gana described in Ashtanga Hridaya Sutrasthana 15/9-10
How does it work?
- Vidari (isoflavones) provides anabolic and tissue-building action, supporting recovery from debility and emaciation
- Dashamula group is traditionally used in respiratory conditions such as chronic bronchitis and asthma
- Shatavari and Jivanti provide adaptogenic and Ojas-building properties, enhancing vital energy and stamina
- Ghee and milk base enhances bioavailability of fat-soluble nutrients and provides direct caloric nourishment in wasting conditions
- Vata-Pitta shamana (pacification) is the classical rationale for its use in respiratory and debility conditions
Which traditional uses are supported by research?
These summaries come from the source notes, which do not name the studies behind them.
- Rajayakshma (phthisis/pulmonary tuberculosis): used in classical practice as a primary indication.
- Kshaya (debility/emaciation): traditionally used in wasting diseases. Pharmacological studies have reported anabolic and tissue-building properties.
- Shwasa-Kasa (asthma and chronic cough): traditionally used for asthma and chronic cough.
- Badhirya (hearing loss): a case series has reported its use in hearing loss.
What do recent studies show?
No study for this section could be traced to a published paper. 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
- No adverse effects reported in medical literature at recommended doses; use under practitioner supervision
- Very high doses may cause diarrhea and indigestion; ghee content requires caution in hyperlipidemic patients
- Referenced in Pharmacopoeia Commission for Indian Medicine & Homoeopathy publications for quality standardization
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), Capsule (for convenience)
Standard Dosage: 12-24ml with milk for strength/nutrition
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: Puerarin, Shatavarin
Vehicle (Anupana): Warm water or warm milk
Synergistic Combinations
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