A Conceptual Review of Dhanyaka Ghrita

Ayurvedic pharmaceutics deals with various methods of preparation of medicines. Sneha Kalpana is one of them and it may be defined as a pharmaceutical process which prepare oleaginous medicaments by using substances like Kalka, Drava dravya i.e., Swaras, kwatha etc.in specific proportion and subjecting to a unique heating pattern and duration to fulfil certain pharmaceutical parameters. This process ensures transformation of active therapeutic properties of the ingredients to the solvents. Ghrita formulations are included under the Sneha Kalpana. Ghrita is considered to be best because of its unique nature of incorporating the properties of the drugs with which it comes in contact without leaving its own natural qualities. Total four references of Dhanyaka Ghrita are available in Vangasen Samhita. It is indicated in Atisara, Ajirna, Amvata, Amashoola, Gudashoola, Vankshanshoola, Yonishoola, Amavata, Udavarta, Arsharaga etc.