Rasayana for Childcare

Recipe 2
Pippali Ghruta/Ghee
to enhance immunity
Ingredients
Pippali powder: 100 g
Cow’s ghee: 400 g
Water: 1.6 l
Preparation
Mix ingredients in a thick bottom steel pot of about 4
L capacity.
Cook on low flame. It will start to sputter.
Stir often to keep the mixture from burning and getting
stuck to the bottom.
Wait till the sputtering stops (indicating that the water
has completely evaporated).
At this stage the mixture leaves the bottom and sides
of the pot. This might take about 2- 3 hours.
Remove from heat and cool.
Filter the ghee using a muslin cloth and store in a moisture-free
airtight container for up to a year.
Dosage
For children:
1-2 years: ¼ teaspoon
2-3 years: ½ teaspoon
3-5 years: 1 teaspoon
6 years+: 1 ½ teaspoons
Give daily on empty stomach for 2-3 months. Repeat
after a gap of 15-20 days.
Dry fruits
of Pippali
Caution
While Pippali is an immensely important and rewarding
Rasayana, it demands that we handle it carefully.
Administer with care: If taken for very long, in large
quantities, it may cause stomach irritations, acid peptic
disorders and burning sensation on the face. In such
instances, stop medication immediately, drink warm
milk and seek medical advice if necessary.
Handle with care: Be careful while touching Pippali
powder. It can cause sneezing if you touch your face
with the same hands. Cover your nose with a mask/
cloth and wear gloves while handling it if you are sensitive.
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