Conceptual review of Ghrita w.s.r. to its Medhya Karma
Keywords:
Ghrita, Goghrita, Medhya Karma
Abstract
“Ghrita” obtained from Ksheera and Dadhi is considered to be Snehottama, having many good effects on human body and mind. One among being the Medhya Karma which is considered to be power of grasping and retention. Ghrita is being considered as Ajasrika Rasayana can be consumed on daily basis, therefore nourishing the Saptadhatu and Ojas which is important for proper functioning of body and mind. The effects are said to increase many folds when processed with other specified Dravyas. Ghrita is also known best for its Medhya Karma where the fat crosses the blood brain barrier thus helps in better absorption of Dravyas which will help in improving the higher mental functions.
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DOI: 10.21760/jaims.v6i01.1219
Published: 2021-02-28
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Dr. Deepthi Mudigere, Dr. Ravindra Angadi, & Dr. Sudheendra Honwad. (2021). Conceptual review of Ghrita w.s.r. to its Medhya Karma. Journal of Ayurveda and Integrated Medical Sciences, 6(01), 274-278. https://doi.org/10.21760/jaims.v6i01.1219
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