Eladi Ghrita

Eladi Ghrita is a traditional Ayurvedic formulation. It is a medicated ghee prepared using a combination of herbs, particularly Ela (cardamom), which gives it its name “Eladi.”

Ingredients: The specific composition of Eladi Ghrita may vary based on the traditional recipe followed by different Ayurvedic practitioners or manufacturers. In addition to Ela (cardamom), it typically includes other herbs like Twak (cinnamon), Patra (betel leaf), Nagakesara (Mesua ferrea), Lavanga (clove), and various other ingredients.

Preparation: The herbs are processed with ghee through a specific Ayurvedic procedure, which involves heating, blending, and filtering.

Traditional Uses: Eladi Ghrita is known for its therapeutic properties and is used in various health conditions, including:

1. Oral Care: It is employed for oral health, believed to help with issues like bad breath, toothache, and gum problems.
2. Respiratory Support: It may be used to manage respiratory issues like cough, congestion, and sore throat.
3. Digestive Health: It aids in digestion and may be used for issues like indigestion, flatulence, and abdominal discomfort.
4. Gastrointestinal Disorders: Some formulations containing Eladi Ghrita may be used for certain gastrointestinal conditions.
5. Throat Disorders: It is believed to have soothing effects on the throat.
6. Aphthous Stomatitis: It may be used in conditions like aphthous stomatitis (common mouth ulcers).
7. Anti-inflammatory: It may be used for its potential anti-inflammatory properties.

Always consult a qualified Ayurvedic practitioner or healthcare professional before using Eladi Ghrita or any other herbal remedy for therapeutic purposes. They can provide guidance on appropriate dosage, preparation, and potential interactions with other medications or treatments. This ensures that it is safe and appropriate for your individual circumstances.

Eladi Ghrita is used as a preparatory procedure medicine for Panchakarma treatments. it is useful in the treatments of weakness, anemia, Abdominal bloating, diabetes, eye disorders and also used for rejuvenation. It calms Vata.

It is prepared according to the reference of Ashtanga Hrudayam Chikitsasthana.

Medicinal plants and other ingredients used in the preparation of Eladi Ghrita

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• Ela – cardamom
• Triphala
• Trikatu
• Chitraka – Plumbago zeylanica
• Arishta Margosa tree – Neem
• Gayatri – Acacia catechu
• Beejasara -Malabar kino –  pterocarpus marsupium
• Bhallataka – Marking nut tree – Semecarpus anacardium
• Vidanga – False black pepper – Embelia ribes 
• Tavakshiri – Maranta arundinacea – Bombay arrow root
• Ajamoda – Trachyspermum roxburghianum
• Sita – Sugar
• Madhu – Honey
• Twak – Malabar bark –  Cinnamon
• Patra – Malabar leaf – Cinnamom tamala
• Shalarasa – Shorea robusta
• Sphatika
• Ghrita – ghee