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Mahatikata Ghrta HERBAL OIL

Contains the strong bitters from "Bitter Ghee" + additional clearing herbs, such as pungents and laxatives. Clears ama in Pitta Kapha skin diseases. Used in panchakarma cleansing therapies.

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1. Ayurvedic Perspective

2. Dosage & Suggested Use

3. Biocharacteristics & Herbal Actions

4. Similar foods and herbs

5. Impact: On tongue, nerves, elimination, etc.

6. Indications / Benefits

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How Does This Ayurvedic Herb Supplement Improve Wellness?

CLINICAL AYURVEDIC REVIEW

The word maha means great. So it translates to the "Great Bitter Ghee." In addition to the ingredients of bitter ghee it also contains clearing herbs, namely laxatives, and pungents. It is used in Pitta Kapha liver disorders, skin diseases, and in pancha karma cleansing therapies. It is used for any toxic accumulation affecting the liver or skin.

Ingredients

Strong Bitter
- Kutki (Picrorhiza kurroa in Plantaginaceae) - Hepatoprotective, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory. Bitter, cool, primarily P-
- Neem (Azadirachta indica in Meliaceae) - detoxifying, antiseptic, anti-inflammatory. bitter, cool, primarily P-
- Turmeric / Haridra (Curcuma longa in Zingiberaceae) - antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, digestive. Pungent, bitter, warm, PK-.
- Daruharidra (Berberis aristata in Berberidaceae) - anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, wound healing. bitter, cool, primarily P-
- Kutaja (Holarrhena antidysenterica in Apocynaceae) - astringent, antidiarrheal, anti-dysenteric. bitter, pungent, cool, PK-.
- Guduchi (Tinospora cordifolia in Menispermaceae) - immune-modulating, antipyretic, detoxifying. bitter, hot, VPK-.
- Kiratatikta (Swertia chirata in Gentianaceae) - digestive, liver-supporting, detoxifying. bitter, cool, P-
- Trayamana (Gentiana kurroa in Gentianaceae) - digestive, detoxifying, anti-inflammatory. bitter, cool, P-
- Vasaka (Adhatoda vasica in Acanthaceae) - Bitter, cold bronchodilator, expectorant, and anti-asthmatic. Lung anti-inflammatory. Aka Malabar Nut.
Cold
- Cold - Chandana (Santalum album in Santalaceae), Sariva (Hemidsemus indicus in Apocynaceae),Sour Cherry / Padmaka (Prunus poddum in Rosaceae)
- Cold & Sweet - Shatavari (Asparagus racemosus in Asparagaceae), Licorice / Yashtimadhu (Glycyrrhiza glabra in Fabaceae), Ushira (Vetiveria zizanioides in Poaceae)
- Amalaki Juice (Emblica officinalis in Phyllanthaceae) - rejuvenative, antioxidant, sour.
Pungents
- Ativisha (Aconitum heterophyllum in Ranunculaceae) - Poisonous, intense plant that is medicinal in small quantities. Anti-inflammatory, digestive, detoxifying. Pungent, bitter, hot, PK-.
- Pippali (Piper longum in Piperaceae) - digestive, rejuvenating, respiratory. Pungent, hot, VK-.
- Gajapippali (Piper chaba in Piperaceae) - digestive, anti-inflammatory, respiratory. Pungent, hot, VK-.
- Vaca (Acorus calamus in Acoraceae) - digestive, nervous system supporting, expectorant. Pungent, hot, VK-.
- Musta (Cyperus rotundus in Cyperaceae) - Cold pugnent
- Dhanvayasa (Alhagi pseudalhagi in Fabaceae) - detoxifying, anti-inflammatory, wound healing. bitter, pungent, cool, PK-.
Laxatives
- Patola Gourd (Trichosanthes dioica in Cucurbitaceae) - Purgative laxative that lowers blood sugar and lipids. Hot & Drying yet nourishing gourd. Detoxifying, anti-inflammatory.
- Triphala) - Phyllanthaceae (Amalaki), Combretaceae (Haritaki), Meliaceae (Bibhitaki)) - A combination of Amalaki, Bibhitaki, Haritaki, Triphala is rejuvenating, detoxifying, laxative.
- Shampaka (Cassia fistula in Fabaceae) - Purgative laxative, anti-inflammatory. Sweet, cooling, VP-.
Other
- Parpataka (Fumaria indica in Papaveraceae) - antipyretic, detoxifying, anti-inflammatory. bitter, cool, P-
- Vishaka (Citrullus cholocynthis in Cucurbitaceae) - digestive, anti-inflammatory. bitter, pungent, hot, PK-.
- Murva (Marsdenia tenacissima in Apocynaceae) - wound healing, anti-inflammatory, digestive. bitter, cool, PK-.
- Saptaparna (Alstonia scholaris in Apocynaceae) - Antipyretic, antimalarial, digestive. Bitter, hot, KP-
- Patha (Cyclea peltata/Cissampelos pariera in Menispermaceae) - detoxifying, antipyretic, anti-inflammatory. bitter, pungent, hot, PK-.4

SUGGESTED USE

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Metabolic Nature of Mahatikata Ghrta

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INCREASES Increases These Biocharacteristics (Gunas) Functional Ayurveda helps you assess imbalances through 20 main biocharacteristics (gunas). Aggravating these characteristics weakens your body and causes imbalance. By knowing which characteristics are habitually imbalanced in your body, you will be able to identify and correct imbalances before you get sick. Every characteristic has an opposite which balances it (i.e. hot balances cold). You restore balance by favoring diet and lifestyle choices that increase the opposite characteristic. Learn More	COLD ABOUT COLD BIOCHARACTERISTIC Cold refers to anything that reduces body temperature, metabolism, and blood flow. LEARN MORE ABOUT COLD
TASTES The 6 Tastes Taste is used to sense the most basic properties and effects of food. Each taste has a specific medicinal effect on your body. Cravings for food with certain tastes indicate your body is craving specific medicinal results from food. Taste is experienced on the tongue and represents your body's reaction to foods. Sweet taste causes physical satisfaction and attraction whereas bitter taste causes discomfort and aversion. Kapha should use less sweet taste while Vata and Pitta would benefit from using more sweet taste. One of the first signs of illness is that your taste and appetite for food changes. The six tastes are sweet, sour, salty, pungent, bitter, and astringent. Do you crave foods with any of the tastes below? Learn More	BITTER ABOUT BITTER BIOCHARACTERISTIC Bitter taste has cholagogue action - it is cold, clear, light, and stimulating. It increases digestive enzymes, laxative, and drying. LEARN MORE ABOUT BITTER
DOSHAS The Three Doshas / Body Types According to the biocharacteristic theory of medicine, people tend to get sick, over and over again, due to habitual causes and imbalances that are unique to the person. Your body type summarizes this tendency, showing you the 'type' of conditions and imbalances that frequently challenge your health & wellness. Using body type, you can also identify remedies likely to improve your strength and resiliency. Your body type identifies physical and mental characteristics as well as your personal strengths and weaknesses. The calculation of your body type is based on your medical history. The 3 functional body types (doshas), are Catabolic (Vata), Metabolic (Pitta), and Anabolic (Kapha). Catabolic individuals tend to break down body mass into energy. They are easily stimulated, hyperactive, underweight and dry. Metabolic individuals tend to burn or use energy. They tend to be rosy-cheeked, easily irritated, focused, driven, and easily inflamed. Anabolic individuals tend to store energy as body mass. If they store too much energy, they could gain weight easily and have congestion. Anabolic people tend to be stable and grounded. Learn More	PACIFIES AGGRAVATES
HAS THE FOLLOWING	Affinity: Cleanse And Detox, Liver Gallbladder
HERBAL ACTIONS (see all)	Medicinal Benefits, Uses & Herbal Actions of Mahatikata Ghrta Experiences are Personal Experiences vary according to the person and constitution. Individual results may vary. The list of herbal-actions below has not be approved by the FDA and should not be used to treat a medical condition. Immune System: Anti Inflammatory ANTI-INFLAMMATORY Reduces inflammation in the body. Different herbs and carriers target different body systems. SEE ALL 'ANTI-INFLAMMATORY' FOODS / HERBS Heart & Circulation: Alterative STRONG ALTERATIVE Restores the proper function of the body by cleansing the blood and balancing blood chemistry. In Ayurveda terms, they pacify Pitta in rakta. They were traditionally used to revitalize and detoxify after a long winter. SEE ALL 'ALTERATIVE' FOODS / HERBS , Blood Thinner BLOOD-THINNER Herbs that thin the blood. Helpful for people with heart disease or clogged circulation. SEE ALL 'BLOOD-THINNER' FOODS / HERBS , Refrigerant REFRIGERANT An herb or substance that strongly cools the body. Can be helpful in cases of heat conditions. SEE ALL 'REFRIGERANT' FOODS / HERBS Liver & Gallbladder: Cholagogue CHOLAGOGUE Cholagogues stimulate the production & release of bile from the liver & gallbladder. This refreshes and cleanses these organs, as well as increases bile in the small intestines. SEE ALL 'CHOLAGOGUE' FOODS / HERBS , Hepatoprotective HEPATOPROTECTIVE An herb that is capable of preventing liver damage. Many hepatoprotectives work via antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. SEE ALL 'HEPATOPROTECTIVE' FOODS / HERBS , Livotonic LIVOTONIC An herb that strengthens the liver. It is helpful for people with a history of substance abuse, chronic liver issues from hepatitis and hemolytic anemias. Generally, liver tonics are oily, cool, sweet, mildly sour, or contain beta-carotene. SEE ALL 'LIVOTONIC' FOODS / HERBS Weight Loss: Hypolipidemic HYPOLIPIDEMIC Scrapes fats / cleanses blood vessels by 1) purging bile, 2) strengthening the liver's ability to metabolize fats, 3) by increasing uptake of cholesterol in the liver, and 4) by inhibiting fat cells. SEE ALL 'HYPOLIPIDEMIC' FOODS / HERBS

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Impact of Mahatikata Ghrta

In each clinical research trial below, students from the Joyful Belly School of Ayurveda ate the selected food for 3 days and reported the pharmacological effects. See other clinical research trials for diet & herbs at Joyful Belly.