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Panchatikthakam Ghrutham is a classical Ayurvedic medicated ghee prepared with five main bitter herbs (Panchatikta) along with other supporting ingredients. It is highly effective in treating skin disorders, liver conditions, bone & joint diseases, and chronic fevers.

Being a ghritha-based formulation, it carries fat-soluble active compounds deep into the tissues (dhatus), making it very useful in autoimmune and chronic conditions.

Uses

• Skin disorders – eczema, psoriasis, dermatitis, leprosy

• Liver disorders – hepatitis, fatty liver, jaundice

• Bone and joint diseases – arthritis, gout, osteoporosis

• Chronic fevers and inflammatory conditions

• Pitta-related diseases – burning sensation, ulcers, bleeding disorders

• Eye diseases (in Anjana / Tarpana form under supervision)

• Detoxification and rejuvenation

Benefits

• Acts as a detoxifier and blood purifier

• Improves skin health by reducing itching, scaling, and discoloration

• Strengthens bones and joints

• Supports liver function and removes toxins

• Balances Pitta and Kapha doshas

• Nourishes body tissues while removing excess heat and toxins

• Effective in autoimmune skin and joint diseases

Different Names in Different Languages

• Sanskrit: Pañcatiktaka Ghṛta

• Tamil: பஞ்சதிக்தக க்ருதம்

• Malayalam: പഞ്ചതിക്തകം ഘൃതം

• Kannada: ಪಂಚತಿಕ್ತಕಂ ಘೃತ

• **Telugu:**పంచతిక్తకం ఘృతం

• Hindi: पंचतिक्तक घृत

• English: Panchatikthakam Ghrutham / Bitter Ghee

Dosage & Administration

• Internal use: 5–10 g once or twice daily, usually with warm water or milk, before meals

• External use: Can be used for Panchakarma therapies like Snehapana, Abhyanga, Nasya, Anjana (under medical guidance)

• Best time: Empty stomach or before meals

• Duration: As prescribed (commonly 1–3 months)

Precautions

• Use only under Ayurvedic physician guidance

• Avoid in indigestion, diarrhea, very weak digestion (manda agni)

• Not advisable in obese or high cholesterol patients without supervision

• Pregnant and lactating women should use only if prescribed

• Store in a cool, dry place