Abstract

A REVIEW AERTICLE ON SARASVATA GHRITA

*Sumit Kumar and Dr. Rajnikant Rohila

Abstract

Ayurveda has been renowned as a system of medicine since the Vedic era. Its roots run deep, intertwining with ancient wisdom and practices that continue to influence health and well-being today. The use of Sarasvata Ghrita (SG) and its ingredients has been well-defined in ancient Ayurveda literature. It is well known for its memory-enhancing properties. It is also associated with improving speech, intelligence, memory, and digestive power. The drugs used in this formulation exert a variety of pharmacological actions including anti-inflammatory, antiamyloidogenic, anti-cholinesterase, hypolipidemic, and antioxidant properties. Ayurvedic texts as well as online databases and search engines for published researches were meticulously reviewed through comprehensive analysis. After careful examination. It is found to be primarily associated with its impact on cognitive brain functions, particularly as a Madhya or Smrutivardhaka (memory enhancer). The present article provides all necessary information regarding its classical literature. The Ghrita formulations are included under the Sneha kalpana. Sneha are of 4 type Ghrita, Taila, Vasa, Majja. Out of these Ghrita is considered to be the best one because of its unique nature of incorporating the properties of the drug with which its comes in contact without leaving its own nature qualities.The different references of Sarasvata Ghrita are available in different text of Ayurveda. It is commonly indicated in useful in stammering, blurred speech and dumbness. It can promote memory power, intellect, retention, analytical power and fluency of speech. It is also prescribed in Kushtha, Arsha, Prameha, Kasa, Bandhatva etc.

Keywords: Sarasvata ghrita, Sarasvata, Sneha kalpna.