Article: A CLASSICAL REVIEW ON UTILITY OF SHATADHAUTA GHRITA IN THE TREATMENT OF VARIOUS DISORDERS IN AYURVEDA

Article Category: Review articles

DOI: 10.7897/2277-4343.156198

Pages: 88-93

Author: Pavel Peresypkin, Aditi Gandhi *, Poornima A, Shrikanth P

Abstract: Ayurvedic literature highlights the external use of Shatadhauta Ghrita and Sahasradhauta Ghrita in managing a wide range of disease conditions, particularly those associated with an imbalance of Pitta dosha. However, no comprehensive review has been conducted on it’s practical utility. This study aims to bridge that gap, offering valuable insights for physicians and researchers. The study draws from Brihattrayi (Charaka Samhita, Sushruta Samhita, Ashtanga Hridaya and Ashtanga Samgraha) along with supplementary medieval classical texts. Relevant published articles were reviewed through various search engines and databases like Google Scholar, Research Gate etc. Shatadhauta Ghrita, prepared with two methods, one involving heating and one without, is traditionally used not only as a standalone remedy, but also as a base for external formulations like lepa (paste). Research further supports it’s role as a permeation enhancer in topical drug delivery systems. This review confirms that Shatadhauta Ghrita is a simple yet effective Ayurvedic formulation, with applications across a wide range of pathological conditions. It can be easily incorporated into OPD and IPD settings by Ayurvedic practitioners, requiring minimal resources for preparation.

Keyword: Ayurveda, Shatadhauta, Sahasradhauta, Ghrita, Pharmaceutics