Panchatikta Ghrita/Ghrut is polyherbal Ayurvedic formulation. This medicine is prepared from five bitters, Ghee and Triphala. The five bitters are Neem, Patol, Kateri, Vasa, and Giloy. Panchatikta Ghrita balances Vata, Pitta and Kapha. It removes toxins from body. This medicine is especially useful for treating skin diseases.
Here is given more about Panchatikta Ghrita such as indication/therapeutic uses, composition and dosage.
Key Ingredients of Panchatikta Ghrita
1. Nimba | नीम | Stem Bark | 480 g |
2. Patola | पटोल | Plant | 480 g |
3. Vyaghri Kantakari | कंटकारी | Plant | 480 g |
4. Guduchi | गिलोय | Stem | 480 g |
5. Vasaka Vasa | वासा | Root | 480 g |
6. Water | पानी काढ़ा बनाने के लिए | for decoction | 12.288 l reduced to 3.072 l |
7. Haritaki | हर्रे | Pericarp | 128 g |
8. Bibhitaka | बहेड़ा | Pericarp | 128 g |
9. Amalaki | आवंला | Pericarp | 128 g |
10. Ghrita | गो घृत | Goghrita | 768 g |
Neem has been used for centuries as an effective agent for treating a variety of skin disorders. Internal intake of Neem has liver-supporting properties which can result in a clearer, more radiant complexion. It removes toxins from blood and shows beneficial effect in skin diseases.
Patola leaves are tonic, laxative, expels intestinal parasites, improves digestion, and is good for digestive system.
Giloy is antibacterial, antiviral, blood sugar lowering, live protective, tonic and it is a popular remedy for general debility, diabetes, fever, jaundice, skin diseases, rheumatism, urinary diseases, dyspepsia, gout, gonorrhoea and leucorrhoea.
Kantkari is useful in treating worms, cold, hoarseness of voice, fever, dysuria, enlargement of the liver, muscular pain etc. It is bitter and carminative.
Vasa has anti-allergic, antibacterial, antiviral anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, diuretic, and laxative properties. It is used in treatment of allergy, dermatosis, fever, fungus, gonorrhea, gout, rheumatism and worms.
Triphala is combination of three fruits taken in equal amount viz. Haritaki Teminalia chebula (Outer pericarp only), Baihitaki Teminalia belerica (Outer pericarp only), and Amalaki (Amla) Emblica offcinalis (without seed). It is a laxative that cures constipation, cleanses and tonifies the gastrointestinal tract and also detoxifies the whole body. It is tonic that improves digestion and assimilation. It is laxative, anti-viral, anti-bacterial, anti-fungal and anti-allergic properties.
Uses of Panchatikta Ghrita
- Panchatikta Ghrita removes toxins from body and is helpful in curing skin diseases and wounds. It is also effective in treatment of diseases that occur due to vitiation of vata, pitta and kapha.
- Dushta Vrana (Non-healing ulcer), Kushtha (Diseases of skin), Eczema
- Vata Vyadhi (Disease due to Vata dosha)
- Pittavyadhi (Disease of Pitta dosha)
- Kaphavikara (Disorders due to vitiation of Kapha dosha)
- Krimi (Helminthiasis/Worm infestation)
- Arsha (Haemorrhoids)
- Kasa (Cough)
Dosage of Panchatikta Ghrita
The recommended dosage of Panchatikta Ghrita is 6grams, twice a day with warm milk or water on empty stomach. Or take as directed by physician.
Where to buy
You can buy this medicine online or from medical stores.