Extremely Old Ghee — Ten-Year and Hundred-Year Ghee
दशवर्षघृतम् / कुम्भघृतम्
Ghee that has been aged for ten years (Dasha Varsha Ghrita) or more is considered an extremely powerful medicine. Kumbha Ghrita (hundred-year-old ghee, stored in a Kumbha/pot) is described as supremely powerful. These extremely aged ghees are said to cure even the most difficult diseases, particularly neurological and psychiatric conditions. They are used in Sannipata conditions (where all three doshas are deranged), Unmada (insanity), Apasmara (epilepsy), and Graha-roga (conditions attributed to supernatural influences, interpreted as severe psychiatric conditions). The text notes that such old ghee develops a very sharp, pungent taste and strong penetrating quality, making it unsuitable for regular consumption but extremely valuable as medicine. Verses 13-15.
What is Extremely Old Ghee — Ten-Year and Hundred-Year Ghee (Dasha-Varsha & Kumbha Ghrita / दशवर्ष व कुम्भ घृत)?
<p>Ghee that has been aged for ten years (Dasha Varsha Ghrita) or more is considered an extremely powerful medicine. Kumbha Ghrita (hundred-year-old ghee, stored in a Kumbha/pot) is described as supremely powerful. These extremely aged ghees are said to cure even the most difficult diseases, particularly neurological and psychiatric conditions. They are used in Sannipata conditions (where all three doshas are deranged), Unmada (insanity), Apasmara (epilepsy), and Graha-roga (conditions attributed to supernatural influences, interpreted as severe psychiatric conditions). The text notes that such old ghee develops a very sharp, pungent taste and strong penetrating quality, making it unsuitable for regular consumption but extremely valuable as medicine. Verses 13-15.</p>
Therapeutic Actions (Karma)
<ul><li>Sannipata-hara (useful in conditions involving all three doshas)</li><li>Unmada-hara (useful in insanity)</li><li>Apasmara-hara (useful in epilepsy)</li><li>Visha-ghna (anti-toxic)</li><li>Bhuta-nashana (useful in conditions attributed to evil spirits / psychiatric disorders)</li></ul>
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