A review on pharmacodynamics of Ashtamangal ghrita and its uses in mental and physical growth in children

Abstract

Ashtamangal Ghrita is a polyherbal formulation as it contain eight drugs – Brahmi (Bacopa monneri Vacha (Acorus calamus), Pippali (Piper longum), Sareva (Hemidesmus indicus), Kushtha (Saussurea lappa), Siddarthaka (Brassica campestris), Saindhava (Rock salt), and Ghrita (Traditionally prepared butter), oil). This formulation has been used as a Medhya, Smritivardhaka and Rakshoghna (Enhance memory & cognitive function as well as it protect from the infection). The components of this formulation work as nootropic, improve nerve impulse transmission, increasing density of cholinergic neurons in hippocampus, acetylcholinesterase inhibitor and memory enhancing, neuroprotective and antioxidant, and by bioavailability enhancer.