Kalyanaka Ghrita

Kalyanaka Ghrita is an ayurvedic preparation and medicated ghee used in the treatment of brain and diseases of nervous system. It is an effective ayurvedic remedy for the treatment of epilepsy, memory loss, and mental retardation. It is also beneficial in general debility, asthma and abdominal diseases.

Main Ingredients of Kalyanaka Ghrita

The main ingredients of Kalyanaka Ghrita are clarified cow’s butter, Indian valerian, Indian gooseberry, Indian sarsaparilla, three myrobalans, cardamom, Wild cherry, Himalayan cedar, Indian madder, Sandalwood etc.

Pharmacological action of Kalyanaka Ghrita

Kalyanaka Ghrita pacifies vata and pitta humours of the body. It soothes the nervous system and enhances the capabilities of the brain. Therefore, it is used to improve memory and intelligence. It is also effective in other neurological diseases such as Alzheimer’s disease and Parkinson’s diseases due to its protective effects against damage of nervous tissues.

In epilepsy, it is more effective in the secondary form of epilepsy due of lesion in central nervous system or idiopathic epilepsy. However, in other forms of epilepsy, it is also beneficial and used. Moreover, it is also beneficial in symptoms present due to alcohol withdrawal, stress, brain tumours and use of illicit drugs.

It is also general brain and body tonic. Therefore, it is also helpful in general debility and fatigue, stress, memory loss, anaemia etc.

Uses and Indications of Kalyanaka Ghrita

1. Mental diseases such as epilepsy and insanity, Alzheimer’s disease and Parkinson’s diseases, memory loss and mental retardation
2. Fever
3. Asthma
4. Abdominal diseases such as indigestion, loss of appetite, vomiting and anorexia nervosa
5. General debility and fatigue
6. Generalized swelling
7. Rheumatism
8. Sinusitis
9. Piles
10.  Itches
11. Anaemia
12. Mild organic poisons
13.  Hallucinations
14. Infertility

Side effects and Precautions of Kalyanaka Ghrita

There are no side effects reported with Kalyanaka Ghrita.

References:

1. Ayurved Saar Sangreh
2. Bhaisjya Saar Sangreh
3. Bhaisjya Ratanvali

Dr Gurnam Singh Saini

Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery

MD Alternative Medicine

Panchkarma Detox Expert