A DRUG REVIEW OF SHAIVALADYA GHRITA
*Dr. Khare Shubham and Dr. Shirode Parikshit
ABSTRACT
Ayurveda can be defined as a system which uses principles of nature to promote, preserve health, eradicate diseases. This system focuses on keeping body, mind and spirit of an individual in equilibrium with nature. The materia medica of ayurveda comprises of resources of plant, animal, metal, mineral origin. Besides the Five basic formulations viz 'Swarasa','Kalka','Kwatha, 'Hima' and 'Phantha'., there are many secondary preparations, description of which is explained in the classics .Medicated Ghee and oils are one such important category. Shaivaladi Ghrit is mentioned as Dahashamak lepa in Charak Sutra Sthana third Aragvadhiye Adhaya. It contains Ceretophyllum demersum, Nelumbium speciousum, Santalum album.
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