Shatavari Ghritam
Asparagus Ghee

Tradition:

Ayurveda

Source / Author:

Herb Name Shatavari (Asparagus) juice Coconut milk Cow Milk Goat Milk Ghee Chobchini (China root) Sukshmaila (Lesser Cardamon) Sugar Candy

Latin Asparagus racemosus Smilax china Elettaria cardamomum Saccharum Amount 15 drams ea. 3 drams 1 1⁄2 drams 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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