Sathavaryadi ghrutham is an Ayurvedic medicine for many Genito-urinary diseases. It is also used as an aphrodisiac.
Benefits of Satavaryadi ghrutham
This combination is cooling and nourishing the body. It is beneficial in bleeding disorders and some stages of rheumatoid arthritis.
It can be given in azoospermia, oligospermia, etc. It improves the production and ejaculation of sperms. It also corrects premature ejaculation, erectile dysfunction etc. It increases libido.
As it is a cooling agent and brings back high body temperature into normal temperature, it is beneficial in burning sensation of shoulder & head, fever due to aggravated Pitta dosha etc. It should be very clear that there should not be any Ama.
It is used in the treatment of pain and inflammation in vagina, burning and pain while passing urine, and urinary tract infections.
It improves strength, complexion and digestive fire in the body.
Indications of Satavaryadi ghrutham
Raktapitta vikaara – bleeding disorders
Vaatarakta gada – rheumatoid arthritis
Ksheenasukla – azoospermia
Vaajeekarana – Aphrodisiac
Amsadaaham – Burning sensation of shoulders
Sirodaaham – Burning sensation of head
Jwarapittasamudbhavam – Paittika Fever
Yonisoolam – Pain in vagina
Yonidaham – Burning sensation in vagina
Mootrakricchram cha Paittikam – Urinary tract infection (Paittikam)
Bala-Varna-Agnidam – Gives strength, complexion and digestive fire.
Ingredients of Satavaryadi ghrutham
| Wild asparagus | Satavari | Asparagus racemosus |
It has anti-oxidants and immuno-stimulants. It has anti-inflammatory, anti-hepatotoxic, anti-bacterial, anti-oxytocic, and reproductive agents.
| Jivak | Jeevaka | Malaxis acuminata D.DON |
It sweet in taste and cold in potency. It works as an aphrodisiac and a tonic. It is used in the treatment of fever, burning sensation, tuberculosis, haematemesis, seminal diseases, emaciation and general debility.
| Fly bearing malaxys | Rishabhaka | Malaxis muscifera/ Microstylis muscifera Ridley. |
It sweet in taste and cold in potency. It works as an aphrodisiac and a tonic. It is used in the treatment of fever, burning sensation, tuberculosis, haematemesis, seminal diseases, emaciation and general debility.
| Coiling leaf salmon | Meda | Polygonatum cirrhifolium ROYLE |
It is used in the treatment of loss of vigour, pain in the abdomen, kidney disorders, pain in the hips, swelling, fullness & distension of abdomen, diseases of bones & joints, skin eruptions, and respiratory diseases.
| Whorled solomon’s seal. | Mahameda | Polygonatum verticillatum (Linn.) |
It is used as a demulcent, diuretic, energiser, aphrodisiac, sedative, hypoglycemic, anti-tumor, analgesic, and a general tonic. It is a cardiac and nervine tonic,too.
| Purple roscoea lily | Kakoli | Roscoea purpurea Sm./ Roscoea procera Wall |
It is a general tonic. Sweet in taste and cold in potency, it improves strength of the body. It can be used in the treatment of diabetes, hypertension, diarrhoea, fever, male infertility, leucorrhoea and many types of inflammation.
| White lily | Ksheerakakoli | Lilium polyphyllum D.DON |
It is sweet in taste and cold in potency. It works as an expectorant, aphrodisiac, diuretic, anti-pyretic, and a general health tonic.
| Black grapes | Mridweeka/Draksha | Vitis vinifera L. |
Grapes are a nourishing and slightly laxative fruit that can support the body through illness, especially of the gastro-intestinal tract and liver. Because the nutrient content of grapes is close to that of blood plasma, grape fasts are recommended for detoxification. The fresh fruit is antilithic, constructive, cooling, diuretic and strengthening. The fruit is also helpful in the treatment of varicose veins, haemorrhoids and capillary fragility. The dried fruit is demulcent, cooling, mildly expectorant, laxative and stomachic. It has a slight effect in easing coughs. It is used as a remedy for skin diseases and in diseases of the eyes.
| Liquorice | Madhuka/ Yashtyahwa | Glycyrrhiza glabra L. |
It has anti-bacterial, anti-oxidant, anti-malarial, anti-spasmodic, anti-inflammatory, anti-ulcer, anti-viral, anti-fungal, anti-hyperglycaemic and hepato-protective properties.
| Wild bean | Mudgaparni | Phaseolus trilobus |
It is good for eyes. It improves the quality and increases the quantity of sperm cells. So, it is used in many male reproductive disorders, like oligospermia. It is also used in the treatment of fever, worms, gastritis, indigestion, rheumatoid arthritis, and diarrhoea.
| Blue wiss/rabbit vine | Maashaparni | Teramnus labialis (L.) Spreng. |
It is a general tonic. Being cold in potency and sweet in taste, it gives strength to the body. It improves the quality and increases the quantity of sperm cells. So, it is used in many male reproductive disorders, like oligospermia. It alleviates fever, burning sensation, and diseases of the circulatory system. It may cause constipation in some persons.
| Indian kudzu | Vidari | Pueraria tuberosa (Willd.) DC |
It is a rejuvenator and restorative tonic for brain and body. It is anti-ageing, spermatogenic, immune-modulator, aphrodisiac, anti-inflammatory, galactagogue, and cardiac tonic.
It can be used in emaciation, tuberculosis and other conditions of malnourishment. It is beneficial in some cardiovascular diseases, hepato-splenomegaly, fertility disorders, menopausal syndrome, sexual debility, and disorders of sperm quality & quantity.
| Red sandalwood | Raktachandana | Pterocarpus santalinus L. |
It has anti-inflammatory, anti-pyretic, anthelmintic, aphrodisiac, anti-hyperglycaemic and diaphoretic properties. It is used in the treatment of fever, haemorrhage and dysentery.
Sarkara (sugar)
Madhu(honey)
Details of the manufacturing
As already discussed, Satavaryadi ghrutham has 13 herbal ingredients and sugar & honey
All these ingredients should be washed well and dried up in shade.
For preparation of ghrithakalpana,
We use
- Snehadravya (Cow’s ghee) – 1 Prastha
- Dravadravya
Swarasa of Satavari – 2 Prastha
Cow’s milk – 2 Prastha
- Kalkadravya (For making paste) -1 part
All the 13 herbs explained earlier
Sugar – 1/4prastha
Honey – 1/4prastha
Take the prescribed swarasa of Satavari, Cow’s milk, ghruta and kalkadravya in an earthen pot. Make it boil and then cook in the open vessel with low fire. Reduce the quantity into the quantity of ghrutha. Make sure to mix it in between with a ladle. Also, the fire should be kept low to make sure that all the active ingredients in the herbs needed are absorbed well into the ghee. Continue cooking and stir in between. Check the Paaka as per Snehapakavidhi. Once the desired Paaka is attained, filter the ghruta. Add sugar and honey after cooling completely. Mix well and keep it in air tight glass bottles after cooling. Ghrutha can be used for a longer period of time without any preservatives.
Dosha Dooshya Predominance with roga margas.
Satavaryadi ghrutham is Pitta-Vaatahara.
It acts on aabhyantara, madhyama and bahya rogamargas.
Dosage and Usage of Satavaryadi ghrutham
Dosage: Generally, it is prescribed in OP practise as 5-15ml once a day.
It is said in text as one Pala or 48 gm in a person with profound digestive fire.
It differs for Acchasnehapanasodhana) and vicharanasneha(samana)
Usage:
Ghrutham is advised to take in empty stomach, once the ingested food is digested well and aahaararasa is formed well.
Usage of kashayam with prescribed prakshepadravyas according to the condition of disease and the patient gives the best results mostly.
Exercises and Yoga.
As Satavaryadi ghrutham targets mainly genito-urinary system, regular stretching and mild cardio exercises are advised. Also, specific yogacharya to regularise Apana-Pranavayus including naadisuddhi pranayama, bhujangaasana, pavanamuktasana is recommended.
Regular exercise helps improve bioavailability of the medicine and food ingested and leads to positive health.
Yoga can maintain harmony within the body and with the surrounding system.
Pavanamuktasana
Nadisudhi pranayama
Bhujangasana
Simple exercises for lungs and heart health
All the exercises and physical exertions must be decided and done under the supervision of a medical expert only.
Recommended diet and behaviour
Diet:
- To be avoided
Heavy meals and difficult to digest foods – cause indigestion.
junk foods- cause disturbance in digestion and reduces the bioavailability of the medicine
carbonated drinks – makes the stomach more acidic and disturbed digestion
refrigerated and frozen foods – causes weak and sluggish digestion by weakening Agni (digestive fire)
Milk and milk products – increase kapha and cause respiratory problems
curd – causes vidaaha and thereby many other diseases
- To be added
Light meals and easily digestible foods
Green gram, soups, honey
freshly cooked and warm food processed with cumin seeds, ginger, black pepper, ajwain etc
Behaviour:
Protect yourself from very hot climate.
Better to avoid exposure to excessive sunlight wind rain or dust.
Maintain a regular food and sleep schedule.
Avoid holding or forcing the urges like urine, faeces, cough, sneeze etc.
Avoid sedentary lifestyle. Be active.
Side effects and contraindications
No known side effects reported.
Classical references
SAHASRAYOGA GHRUTHAPRAKARANA SHLOKA 99
Equivalent medicines.
Kallyana gulam
Brands Available
Research papers
Satavari
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/16357948/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4027291/
Kakoli
Ksheerakakoli
http://www.jofamericanscience.org/journals/am-sci/0505/11_0903_anataomy_LILIUM_am0505.pdf
http://www.ethnoleaflets.com/leaflets/amrit.htm
Draksha
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6562865/
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