Role of Draksha Ghrita in various diseases, a review article

Authors

  • Manisha Jagtap

Keywords:

Draksha ghrita, antioxidant, hepatoprotective , cardio protective, kamala Pandu, cow ghee.

Abstract

Draksha Ghrita is a medicated ghee. Draksha  ghrita is mainly used for cure of diseases related to pitta ,vata and Rakta.   Draksha  Ghrita is mentioned in Charak Samhita by Acharya Charaka. The main ingredients of drakshadi  ghrita is Draksha  i.e. (vitis vinifera)and cow ghee. The use of Draksha ghrita and its ingredients is well defined in Ayurvedic texts like Charak Samhita .This article is aimed to gather all the scientific research findings supporting the use of Draksha ghrita and its ingredients in the prevention, treatment and cure of various Pitta disorders. It possess various pharmacological activities like Anti-Anemic,Anti-Oxidant,Anti-ageing,anti-viral,anti-carcinogenic,Hepato protective and cardio protective. The aim of this article is to support the pharmacological potential of Draksha Ghrita  and its ingredients with scientific result.

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Published

2019-07-07

How to Cite

Jagtap, M. (2019). Role of Draksha Ghrita in various diseases, a review article. Ayurline: International Journal of Research in Indian Medicine, 3(03). Retrieved from https://www.ayurline.in/index.php/ayurline/article/view/232