| Keyword | Puraan`a Ghrita |
| Type | C. |
| Etymology/ Definition | पुराणम् दशवर्षस्थितम्। सु.सू.४५/१०८ डल्हण |
| Reference | S.Su.45/108 D`alhan`a, A.H.Su 5/40 |
| Literary Meaning | Old Ghee |
| Implied Meaning | The Ghrita kept aside in airtight vessel over a period of one to ten years is considered Puraan`a Ghrita ( S. Su. 45 / 108 D`alhan`a ). |
| Elaboration | The Puraan`a Ghrita has typical strong odour. Ghrita beyond ten years has appearance like Laakshaarasa ( Laccifeia fera Lacca ). It is advocated in various diseases viz. S`hvaasa ( Breathlessness ), Jvara ( fever ), Kaasa ( cough ), Apasmaara ( epilepsy ). Hundred years old Ghrita is called Mahaaghrita. It is advocated in diseases arising from spiritual cause e. g. Bhootabaadhaa ( phenomenon of possession ). |
| Synonyms | Puraan`a Ghrita |
| Contemporary Colloquial | Ghee |
Last updated on June 16th, 2021 at 08:35 am