Ghritham
Dhanwantharam Ghritham
Dhanwantharam Ghritham is the classical ghee form of the Dhanwantharam formulation, documented in the Ashtanga Hridayam and Sahasrayogam. Named after Lord Dhanwantari, the patron deity of Ayurveda, this preparation carries over 33 herbs led by Bala (Sida cordifolia) and the Dashamula (ten-root) group, processed into purified ghee through the traditional Sneha Kalpana method. As a Ghritham, it nourishes Vata-affected tissues directly through the digestive channels.
Ingredients
Aegle marmelos, Oroxylum indicum, Gmelina arborea, Stereospermum colais, Premna corymbosa, Pseudarthria viscida, Desmodium gangeticum, Solanum anguivi, Solanum xanthocarpum, Tribulus terrestris, Baliospermum montanum, Euphorbia nerifolia, Calotropis gigantea, Boerhavia verticillata, Boerhavia diffusa, Anthocephalus cadamba, Pongamia pinnata, Crataeva magna, Piper officinarum, Inula racemosa, Hordeum vulgare, Ziziphus jujuba, Dolichos biflorus, Piper longum, Scindapsus officinalis, Piper mullesua, Homonoia riparia, Cymbopogon martini, Operculina turpethum, Embelia ribes, Mallotus philippensis, Clerodendrum serratum
How to use
Take half a teaspoon (2-3g) on an empty stomach in the morning, warmed to liquid consistency, with warm water. May also be stirred into warm water. Increase gradually to one teaspoon daily. For Panchakarma use, follow qualified practitioner guidance. Food supplement, not a medicine.
Dhanwantharam Ghritham
The Dashamula group forms the foundational Vata-pacifying base, while Bala adds the primary Brimhana dimension that distinguishes this formulation. Classical texts describe it as Vatahara, Balya and Brimhana, with particular emphasis in the prenatal and postnatal context (Garbhini and Sutika Paricharya). It complements external application of Dhanwantharam Thailam: the Ghritham works internally, the Thailam externally.
Take 2-3g daily on an empty stomach, warmed to liquid consistency, with warm water, or as directed by your Ayurvedic practitioner.
This product is a food supplement. Not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Do not exceed the recommended daily dose. Consult a qualified practitioner before use if pregnant, breastfeeding or taking medication.
Benefits
- Classical Dhanwantharam formulation in ghee form from Ashtanga Hridayam
- 33 herbs led by Bala and Dashamula for complete Vata balance
- Warming, nourishing, Brimhana action
- Traditional emphasis in prenatal and postnatal Ayurvedic care
- Complements external Dhanwantharam Thailam for full protocol
- Ghee carrier nourishes deep tissues through the digestive channels
Classical reference
Ashtanga Hridayam, Chikitsa Sthana (Vata Vyadhi Chikitsa); Sahasrayogam
- Virya: Ushna (Warming)
- Prabhava: Vata Nashaka, Brimhana, Balya
