Standardization of Brahmi Ghrita with Special reference to its Pharmaceutical Study

Authors

  • Rama Chandra Reddy IMS, BHU
  • Yadav Kapil Deo

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.47552/ijam.v3i1.133

Keywords:

Brahmi Ghrita, Sneha Paka, Murchhana

Abstract

Brahmi Ghrita is a preparation of Brahmi (Bacopa monneri), Vacha (Acorus calamus), Kushtha (Sassurea lappa), Shankhapushpi (Convolvulos pluricalis) and Purana Ghrita. This preparation is used for the treatment of Apasmara and prepared by Sneha Paka process as mentioned in classical text books of Ayurveda. Three samples of this Ghrita were prepared and each sample of Brahmi Ghrita, containes Brahmi in Swarasa form as a drava dravya. Kalka was prepared with fine powder of Vacha, Kushtha, Shankhapushpi and Brahmi by triturating with Brahmi Swarasa. Murchhana of Ghrita was done as per procedure before using the Ghrita as Sneha dravya. By using all drugs, Brahmi Ghrita was prepared on mild heat for three day and during the manufacturing process temperature as well as Siddhi lakashana mentioned in Ayurveda was recorded.


 

Author Biographies

Rama Chandra Reddy, IMS, BHU

Associate Professor

Yadav Kapil Deo

Junior Resident Department of  Rasa Shastra,   Faculty of Ayurveda IMS, BHU, Varanasi

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Published

07-06-2012

How to Cite

Reddy, R. C., & Deo, Y. K. (2012). Standardization of Brahmi Ghrita with Special reference to its Pharmaceutical Study. International Journal of Ayurvedic Medicine, 3(1). https://doi.org/10.47552/ijam.v3i1.133

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