Description

About

Indukantham Ghrutham is a classical Ayurvedic medicated ghee formulation prepared with cow’s ghee and a blend of digestive, rejuvenative, and Vata-pacifying herbs. Traditionally, it is prescribed for chronic fever, digestive weakness, abdominal disorders, debility, and post-illness recovery. It is also considered a nourishing Rasayana that strengthens immunity, digestion, and overall vitality.

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Uses

• Improves digestion and metabolism

• Beneficial in chronic fevers and post-fever weakness

• Supports intestinal health and relieves abdominal bloating and pain

• Helps in debility, malnutrition, and fatigue

• Useful in Vata disorders and weakness of nerves

• Acts as a rejuvenative and restorative tonic

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Benefits

• Restores strength and immunity after prolonged illness

• Corrects digestive imbalances and loss of appetite

• Provides nourishment to body tissues (Dhatus)

• Balances Vata and Pitta dosha

• Improves energy, vitality, and mental clarity

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Different Names in Different Languages

• Tamil: இந்துகாந்தம் க்ருதம்

• Hindi: इन्दुकान्त घृतम्

• Telugu: ఇంద్రుకాంతం ఘృతం

• Kannada: ಇಂದುಕಾಂತಂ ಘೃತಂ

• Malayalam: ഇന്ദുകാന്തം ഘൃതം

• English: Indukantham Ghritam / Ayurvedic Medicated Ghee

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Key Ingredients (Common)

(Exact herbs vary by text, but common ingredients include)

• Ghrita (Cow’s Ghee) – nourishing base

• Dasamoola (Ten roots group) – balances Vata, relieves pain

• Pippali (Long pepper) – digestive, rejuvenative

• Ginger, Black Pepper – improve Agni (digestive fire)

• Patha, Musta – correct digestion, reduce fever

• Other Rasayana herbs supporting strength and immunity

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Dosage & Administration

• Adults: 5–10 g once or twice daily with warm milk or warm water

• Children: 1–5 g daily (under supervision)

• Can be used in Panchakarma therapies like Snehapana (internal oleation)

• Best taken on an empty stomach in the morning or as advised by an Ayurvedic physician

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Precautions

• Use under medical supervision

• Not suitable in cases of severe indigestion, diarrhea, or obesity without consultation

• Dose should be adjusted for children and elderly

• Store in a cool, dry place, tightly closed