Maha Triphala Ghrita

Reference - Bhaishajyaratnavali Kushta Adhikara

Introduction

Maha triphaladya ghrita is a polyherbal ayurvedic formulation. In this formulation ghee is used as a base. This formulation known to contain properties such as cardioprotective, anti-diabetic, anti-obesity, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial rejuvenating, adaptogenic, anti-oxidant and neuroprotective activities. This is very helpful to treat problems related with eyes.

Ingredients

768 ml of each of

• Ghrita - Ghee
• Water decoction of Triphala (Known to contain following three herbs - Haritaki – Terminalia chebula, Bibhitaki – Terminalia bellirica, Amla – Emblica officinalis
• Bhringaraja swarasa – Juice extract of Eclipta alba
• Vrisha rasa – Juice extract of Adhatoda vasica
• Shatavari – Asparagus racemosus
• Ajakshira – Goat milk
• Guduchi rasa – Juice extract of Tinospora cordifolia
• Amalaki Rasa – Juice extract of Emblica officinalis

8.72 g of each of

• Kana – Long pepper
• Sita – Sugar
• Draksha – Raisins
• Triphala (Haritaki – Terminalia chebula, Bibhitaki – Terminalia bellirica, Amla – Emblica officinalis)
• Utpala – Nymphea stellata
• Madhuka – Licorice
• Kshirakakoli – Roscoea purpurea
• Madhuparni – Tinospora cordifolia
• Nidigdika – Solanum xanthocarpum

Method of Preparation

• Take above ingredients and combine in a container.
• The combination is heated till herbal ghee is prepared.

Dose

Quarter to half teaspoon, one to two times a day, with water during bed time.

Indications

• Conjunctivitis
• Dry eye
• Glaucoma
• Weak vision
• Myopia
• Hypermetropia
• Eye pain

Contraindications

Take precautions if suffering from diabetes, high BP and heart diseases.