Mahatpanchagavya Ghrutham- Benefits, Ingredients, Indications, Dosage, Usage, Preparation, Side effects, Equivalent Medicines, Research Papers

Mahatpanchagavya ghrutham is a potent formulation described in Apasmara pratishedha (treatment of epilepsy) by Vaghbhatacharya in Ashtangahridaya Utharasthana.

INDICATIONS of Mahatpanchagavya ghrutham

Mahatpanchagavya ghrutham is indicated in conditions like,

• Fever
• Epilepsy
• Abdominal enlargement
• Fistula in ano
• Edema
• Haemorrhoids
• Jaundice
• Anaemia
• Abdominal tumour
• Cough
• Diseases caused by evil spirits                                                                                                    

INGREDIENTS AND METHOD OF PREPARATION of Mahatpanchagavya ghrutham

Sl. No.	English name	Sanskrit name	Latin Name	Proportion
1	Indian bael	Vilwa	Aegle marmelos	96gm
2	Headache tree	Agnimantha	Premna serratifolia	96gm
3	Broken bones tree	Syonaka	Oroxylum indicum	96gm
4	Rose flower fragrant	Patala	Stereospermum suaveolens	96gm
5	Beech wood	Gambhari	Gmelina arborea	96gm
6	Indian nightshade	Brihati	Solanum indicum	96gm
7	Yellow fruit nightshade	Kantakari	Solanum xanthocarpum	96gm
8	Ticktrefoil	Shalaparni	Desmodium gangeticum	96gm
9	Prsniparni	Prisniparni	Uraria picta	96gm
10	Puncture vine	Gokshura	Tribulus terrestris	96gm
11	Chebulic myrobalan	Hareetaki	Terminalia chebula	32gm
12	Indian gooseberry	Amalaki	Emblica officinalis	32gm
13	Belleric myrobalan	Vibheetaki	Terminalia bellirica	32gm
14	Turmeric	Haridra	Curcuma longa	96gm
15	Indian beriberi	Daruharidra	Berberis aristata	96gm
16	Conessi tree	Kutaja	Holarrhena antidysentrica	96gm
17	Milkwood pine	Saptaparna	Alstonia scholaris	96gm
18	Prickly chaff flower	Apamarga	Achyanthes aspera	96gm
19	True indigo	Nilini	Indigofera tinctoria	96gm
20	Picrorrhiza	Katurohini	Picrorhiza kurroa	96gm
21	Indian laburnum	Shamyaka	Cassia fistula	96gm
22	Orris root	Pushkaramoola	Inula racemose	96gm
23	Common fig	Phalgumoola	Ficus carica	96gm
24	Camel thorn	Duralabha	Tragia involucrata	96gm
25	Blue flowered glory tree	Bharngi	Clerodendron serratum	12gm
26	Velvet leaf	Patha	Cyclea peltata	12gm
27	Pigeon pea	Adhaki	Cajanus cajan	12gm
28	Indian jalap	Kumbha	Operculina turpethum	12gm
29	Red physic nut	Nikumbha	Baliospermum montanum	12gm
30	Common ginger	Shunti	Zingiber officinale	4gm
31	Black pepper	Marica	Piper nigrum	4gm
32	Long pepper	Pippali	Piper longum	4gm
33	East Indian globe thistle	Rohisha	Sphaeranthus indicus	12gm
34	Frangipani vine	Murva	Chonemorpha fragrans	12gm
35	Bishops weed	Bhutika	Trachyspermum ammi	12gm
36	Green chirayta	Bhunimbha	Andrographis paniculate	12gm
37	Long pepper	Sreyasi	Scindapsus officinalis	12gm
38	Indian sarsaparilla	Sariva	Hemidesmus indicus	12gm
39	Henna tree	Madayantika	Lawsonia inermis	12gm
40	Ceylon leadwort	Agni	Plumbago zeylanica	12gm
41	Freshwater mangrove	Nichula	Barringtonia acutangular	12gm
42		Gomaya swarasa		768ml
43		Ksheera		768ml
44		Dadhi		768ml
45		Mutra		768ml
46		Ghrutham		768gm
47		Water		12.288 litres

METHOD OF PREPARATION

Preparation of Kashaya

96 g each of two panchamoola(ingredients from no.1 to 10),triphala (ingredients from no.11 to 13), haridra, daruharidra, kutaja, saptaparna, apamarga, nilini, katurohini, samyaka, root of pushkara, root of phalgu, duralabha are boiled in 12.288 litres of water. It is then reduced to 1/4^th quantity and filtered to collect decoction.

Preparation of ghee

768gm of  ghee is taken in a suitable vessel to which the prepared decoction and fine paste of drugs (ingredients from no.25 to 41) and liquids mentioned as ingredients from 41 to 45  are added and cooked in mild flame. The cooking is continued till the paste of drugs can be made into a wick shape. Then the ghee is filtered and collected.

PROPERTIES OF INGREDIENTS

Sl. No.	Sanskrit name	Properties
1	Vilwa	Dasamoola	Pacifies vata dosha, has anti inflammatory, analgesic, anti rheumatic, anti oxidant properties. Provides strength to body, tones muscles and soothes nerve.
2	Agnimantha
3	Syonaka
4	Patala
5	Gambhari
6	Brihati
7	Kantakari
8	Shalaparni
9	Prisniparni
10	Gokshura
11	Hareetaki	Triphala	Has antioxidant, anti inflammatory, antibacterial properties. Improves oral and digestive health,support skin healing.
12	Amalaki
13	Vibheetaki
14	Haridra		Has anti allergic, anti inflammatory, antiseptic, anti diabetic, anti oxidant, blood cleansing properties.
15	Daruharidra		Possess anti microbial, anti inflammatory, wound healing properties.Used to treat eye diseases.
16	Kutaja		Balances kapha,pitha dosha.Helps to detoxify blood. Useful in diarrhoea,bleeding disorders.
17	Saptaparna		Act as cardio tonic, detoxifies and cleanses blood.Improves digestion,useful in diabetes, asthma.
18	Apamarga		Balances kapha vata dosha, improves digestive fire, cardio tonic,diuretic properties.
19	Nilini		Used to treat fever, constipation, liver and spleen disorders, rheumatoid arthritis, gout. Its leaves promote hair growth.
20	Katurohini		Balances pitha dosha.Used to treat chronic fever, skin disorders,diabetes, bleeding disorders, asthma.
21	Shamyaka		Has cooling, laxative, carminative, antipyretic, anti inflammatory properties
22	Pushkaramoola		Balances kapha vata dosha, useful in fever, anorexia, cough, asthma. Has anti histaminic and broncho dilatory effect.
23	Phalgumoola		Useful in diabetes, liver diseases, asthma, cough, skin diseases, inflammatory conditions.
24	Duralabha		Useful to cure burning sensation, intermittent fever, vomiting, diabetes, urinary tract disorders.
25	Bharngi		Useful in cold, chronic sinusitis, allergic rhinitis, cough, chronic respiratory problems, inflammatory conditions.
26	Patha		Used to treat infected wounds, sinuses, skin diseases, jaundice, stomach ache, fever, asthma.
27	Adhaki		Used as analgesic, to cure gingivitis, stomatitis
28	Kumbha		Pacifies kapha and pitha, relieves abdominal distension, constipation, useful in worm infestation, ascites, fever, inflammation.
29	Nikumbha		Pacifies kapha vata dosha, useful in skin diseases, cough, asthma, worm infestation, infected wounds, piles,  haemorrhoids.
30	Shunti	Trikatu	Pacifies kapha vatha dosha, is a bio-enhancer, has anti viral, expectorant, carminative, appetizer, anti inflammatory properties
31	Marica
32	Pippali
33	Rohisha		Has hypotensive,anxiolytic neuroleptic,antioxidant,anti inflammatory,hepato protective properties.
34	Murva		Used to treat skin diseases,leprosy,scabies,inflammation,constipation,diabetes,intermittent fevers.
35	Bhutika		Posses stimulant,antispasmodic,carminative properties.Used to treat abdominal pains,bronchial problems,amenorrhoea.
36	Bhunimbha		Pacifies kapha pitha dosha,stimulates liver,useful in fever,skin disorders,has antioxidant,antimicrobial properties.
37	Sreyasi		Pacifies kapha vata dosha,improves digestion,useful in treating diarrhoea,asthma,chronic respiratory disorders,worm infestation.
38	Sariva		Pacifies tridosha,has coolant,anti oxidant properties,useful in skin diseases,itching,fever,diabetes,urinary tract disorders,improves sperm quality & quantity.
39	Madayantika		Pacifies kapha pitha dosha,useful in skin diseases,fever,pruritis,burning sensation,bleeding disorders,liver disease,dysuria,ulcers.
40	Agni		Pacifies kapha vata dosha,improves appetite & digestive power,useful in treatment of piles,abdominal colic pain,skin disorders.
41	Nichula		Pacifies vata dosha,used to treat skin diseases,pain,localized swelling,fever,retention of urine.

DOSAGE:

5-10 ml of ghee with suitable adjuvant. For snehapana dose is decided considering the digestive capacity and strength of patient.

EXERCISE AND YOGA

Yoga which helps in relaxation of mind and body are advisable such as

Pranayama

Meditation

Savasana        

PATHYA AHARAS AND VIHARAS

Light and easily digestable food items are advised. Avoid intake of alcohol & preferably have a vegetarian diet.

SIDE EFFECTS

No known side effects with this medicine. In high dose may cause indigestion.

BRANDS AVAILABLE

Oushadhi

Nagarjuna

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RESEARCH WORKS

https://www.researchgate.net/publication/344605749

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