Shatavari Ghritam
Asparagus Ghee

Tradition:

Ayurveda

Source / Author:

Herb Name

Latin

Amount

Shatavari (Asparagus) juice

Asparagus racemosus

Coconut milk

Cow Milk

Goat Milk

Ghee

15 drams ea.

Chobchini (China root)

Smilax china

3 drams

Sukshmaila (Lesser Cardamon)

Elettaria cardamomum

1 1⁄2 drams

Sugar Candy

Saccharum

7 1⁄2 drams

Preparation:

Boil together gently, strain and keep the Ghee

Function:

Nourishes and Strengthens

Use:

1. debility in Children
2. Emaciation
3. Failure to Thrive

Dose:

a spoonful twice daily

Cautions:

None noted

Modifications:

A nourishing tonic, used similarly to Cod Liver oil but was said to be better.

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