Brihat Phala Ghrita is a very famous Ayurvedic medicine, in herbal ghee form.This medicine has ghee as its base. It is used for preparatory procedure for Panchakarma and also as medicine, mainly for treatment of infertility.
Uses
Brihat Phala Ghrita benefits:
It is widely used as medicine and also in preparatory procedure called snehakarma for the treatment of female infertility, it is also advised for pregnant mothers and for children.
Effect on Tridosha – Calms Vata, Pitta and Kapha
Dose
Brihat Phala Ghritham dosage:
As medicine – quarter to half teaspoon with water, usually before food, once or twice a day, or as directed by Ayurvedic doctor.
For Panchakarma preparation – Snehana procedure, the dose depends on the disease status and the judgement of Ayurvedic doctor.
It is usually administered with warm water.
With western medicines
Seek your doctor’s advice if you are taking this product along with other western (allopathic/modern) medicines. Some Ayurvedic herbs can interact with modern medicine.
If both Ayurvedic and allopathic medicines are advised together, then it is best to take allopathic medicine first, wait for 30 minutes and then, after a gap of 15 – 30 minutes, take Ayurvedic medicine or as directed by the physician.
Can this be used while taking Homeopathic medicine?
Yes. This product does not react with homeopathic medicine.
With supplements like multivitamin tablets, Omega 3 fatty acids etc?
Yes. Generally, this product goes well with most of the dietary supplements. However, if you are taking more than one product per day, please consult your doctor for an opinion.
Side Effects
Brihat Phala Ghrita Side Effects:
There are no known side effects with this medicine. However it is best to use this product under medical supervision. Self medication with this medicine is discouraged.
People with diabetes, high cholesterol, heart diseases and high BP should exercise precaution.
In very high dose, it may cause diarrhoea and indigestion.
Principle
In this herbal ghee, the herbs are infused in the medium of ghee along with herb water decotion. Then the solid waste herb materials are filtered out. Thus, this herbal ghee contains oil soluble and water soluble phyto-active principles of medicinal herbs.
Contents
Brihat Phala Ghrita Ingredients:
12 g of each of
Triphala – Haritaki, Vibhitaki And Amlaki
Madhuka – Glycyrrhiza glabra
Kushta – Saussurea lappa
Haridra – Curcuma longa
Daruharidra – Berberis aristata
Katukarohini – Picrorhiza kurroa
Vidanga – Embelia ribes
Pippali – Piper longum
Musta – Cyperus rotundus
Vishala – Citrulus cholocynthis
Katphala – Myrica esculenta
Vacha – Acorus calamus
Meda, Mahameda, kakoli, Kshira kakoli
Sariva – Hemidesmus indicus
Priyangu – Callicarpa macrophylla
Shatapushpa – Anethum sowa
Hingu – Asa foetida
Rasna – Pluchea lanceolata
Chandana – Santalum album
Raktachandana – Pterocarpus santalinus
jatipushpa – Jasminum sambac
Tugakshiri – Bambusa bambos
Kamala – Nelumbo nucifera
Sharkara – sugar
Ajamoda – Trachyspermum ammi
Danti – Balispermum montanum
Lakshmana moola – Ipomoea sepiaria
Ghrita – 768 ml
Payasa – milk – 3.072 liters
Reference
Sharangdhara samhita Madhyamakhanda 9/79-86
Shloka (Sanskrit Verse)
Please consult your doctor before taking this medicine.
This article is written by Dr. Janardhana V Hebbar BAMS, MD (Ayu), PGDPSM, Managing Director, Easy Ayurveda Hospital.
It is reviewed by Dr. Raviganesh Mogra BAMS, MD (Ayu), Chief Medical Officer, Easy Ayurveda Hospital
1 thought on “Brihat Phala Ghrita Benefits, Dosage, How To Use, Side Effects, Ingredients, Reference”
Hi Dr.
is “brihat phal ghrit” better than “phalasarpis” and “phalkalyan ghrit” ? can you please let me know any good company manufacturing it ?
Thanks