Kalyanaka Ghrita(KG) is a polyherbal-medicatedGhritathat is in practice sinceVedictimes in the traditional system of Indian medicine. Recently,KGwas enlisted under the National List of Essential Ayush Medicines, published by the Ministry of Ayush, Government of India, January 2022. Hence, the question always strikes the mind to perceive the historical evolution ofKGfrom theVedicperiod to recent times. An extensive literature survey was conducted to search the references ofKGin the availableAyurvedicdatabases to analyze the difference in their herbal ingredients, dose, and therapeutic indications. Total 16 formulations were identified under the name ofKGin authoritative textbooks ofAyurveda, with surprisingly similar herbal ingredients and numerous therapeutic indications.
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