Maha Panchagavya Ghritam

Maha Panchagavya Ghrita is an Ayurvedic formulation primarily applied externally, often integrated into the Panchakarma procedure known as Snehakarma. This formulation is employed in the treatment of various conditions, including epilepsy, fistula, inflammation, piles, liver diseases, anemia, cough, and psychiatric disorders.

Its impact on the three Doshas—Vata, Pitta, and Kapha—is noteworthy, as Maha Panchagavya Ghrita possesses properties that help pacify and balance these elemental forces. This balance contributes to its effectiveness in addressing a range of health issues and aligns with Ayurvedic principles of holistic well-being.

Medicinal Plants and other ingredients used in the preparation of Maha Panchagavya Ghritam

• Dashamoola group of roots
• Triphala
• Nikumbha – Baliospermum montanum
• Trikatu – pepper, long pepper and ginger
• Bilva – Aegle marmelos
• Agnimantha – Premna mucronata
• Shyonaka – Oroxylum indicum
• Gambhari – Gmelina arborea
• Patala – Stereospermum suaveolens
• Shalaparni – Desmodium gangeticum
• Prinshnaparni – Urarica picta
• Gokshura – Tribulus terrestris
• Brihati – Solanum indicum
• Kantakari – Solanum xanthocarpum,
• Haridra – Turmeric
• Daruharidra – Berberis aristata
• Kutaja – Holarrhena antidysenterica
• Saptaparna – Alstonia scholaris
• Apamarga – Achyranthes aspera
• Nilini – Indigofera tinctoria
• Katurohini – Picrorhiza kurroa
• Shampaka – Cassia fistula
• Pushkaramoola – Inula racemosa
• Phalgumoola – Ficus carica
• Duralabha – Alhagi psudalhag
• Bharngi – Clerodendron serratum
• Patha – Cissampelos pariera
• Adhaki – Cajanus cajan
• Kumbha – Operculina turpethum
• Rohisha – Cymbopogon martinii
• Murva – Marsdenia tenacissima
• Bhutika – Trachyspermum ammi
• Bhunimba – Andrographis paniculata
• Shreyasi – Piper chaba
• Sariva – Hemidesmus indicus
• Madayantika – Lawsonia inermis
• Agni – Plumbago zeylanica
• Nichula – Barringtonia acutangula
• Gomaya Swarasa – the water extract prepared from cow dung
• Ksheera – cow milk 
• Dadhi – cow cheese 
• Mutra – Cow urine 
• Ghritham – ghee 

Manufacturers 

1. Arya Vaidya Sala, Kottakal
2. Nagarjuna Herbal Concentrates
3. Arya Vaidya Pharmacy, Coimbatore
4. Vaidyaratnam Oushadhasala
5. Kerala Ayurveda