Mahatriphal is a poly herbal formulation under the category of “Ghrita kalpana aushadhi” which is ghee based medicine used for treatment of eye diseases. Ghrita is the Sanskrit word for ghee or clarified butter. This formulation is from one of the most acclaimed Ayurved scriptures “Ashtang Hruday” dated 7th- 8th century AD written by rishi Vagbhata. It is one of the finest text compiling the knowledge of eight branches of Ayurveda in the most simplest, poetic and most concise manner. Vagbhat was son of Simhagupta born in the region of Sindhu river. He spends last days of his life in Kerala and immensely contributed to the growth and wisdom of Ayurveda in this part of India.

Eyes as organ according to Ayurveda are structurally made from dominance of Kapha and Pitta dosha. Any imbalance in the Kapha and Pitta dosha will lead to eye diseases.

Mahatriphal ghrita helps in balancing the adverse effects of increased Vata and Pitta dosha afflicting the eyes.

Ingredients of Mahatriphal ghrita

This formulation is designed with great balancing effect of all the three doshas with more emphasis on pitta and vata balancing effect. These herbs can be categorized broadly as follows-

•   High nutritive value & vata pacifying- Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera), Desi Cow’s Ghee, Black raisins (Vitis vinifera)
•   Pitta balancing herbs- Yashtimadhu (Glycyrrhiza glabra), Guduchi (Tinospora cordifolia), Neelkamal (Nymphaea nouchali), Rock candy (healthy form of sugar), black raisins (Vitis vinifera), Desi Cow’s Ghee.
•   Kapha balancing- Ringni (Solanum xanthocarpum), Pippali (Piper longum), Adulsa (Adhatoda vasica), Bhrungaraj (Eclipta alba)
•   All three dosha balancing- Gow’s milk, Triphala- Avlakathi (Embelica officinalis), Beheda (Terminalia belerica) and Hirda (Terminalia chebula)

Mahatriphal ghrita for prevention of eye disease

This unique age old formulation can be useful in maintaining good equilibrium of all three doshas in the eyes thus preventing and taking care of external and internal dosha imbalance. Present lifestyle irrespective of age is exposed to harmful blue light from the mobile, laptop and such screens, which are a short wavelength light that emits lots of energy. This has given rise to many common conditions of the eyes like fatigue, redness, watering, refraction errors, head ache, double vision etc. Excess use of eyes is very common nowadays with more work on laptop, online studies, and entertainment in the palms has led to group of following sign and symptoms known as Computer vision syndrome (CVS).

•   Eye fatigue
•   Dryness in the eyes
•   Redness in the eyes
•   Pain
•   Refraction errors- short sightedness most commonly
•   Poor flexibility and focus- the muscles and lens are strained because of excess use and proximity placing of the screen
•   Retinal damage-In the long term exposure to the blue light it can damage retinal cells, causing age-related macular degeneration.

It has been estimated that worldwide nearly 60 million people experience vision problems as a result of computer use. According to the US National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, computer vision syndrome affects about 90% of the people who spend three hours or more a day at a computer.

Mahatraiphal in treating diseases

As per the scriptural references this versatile multidrug formulation is used in Ayurveda for treating many eye diseases such as-

•   Cataract
•   Progressive refraction errors
•   Computer vision syndrome
•   Allergic conjunctivitis
•   Night blindness
•   Treats darkness infront of the eyes
•   Healing in eye injury
•   Eye stiffness
•   Eyelash fall
•   Used locally as Tarpan for clearing bur or dirt from eye
•   Conjunctivitis
•   Glaucoma
•   Atrophy of the cranial nerves
•   Relieves burning sensation
•   Inflammation of the cornea

Use of Mahtriphal ghrita in other conditions-

•   Diabetes
•   Improves appetite
•   bloating, indigestion
•   Anemia and
•   Skin disorders

Benefits of A2 cow Ghee from Desi cows

There are two species of cow found, Bos indicus and Bos tratus. Bos indicus is originated from Indian subcontinent and is commonly referred as ‘Desi cow’. These cow travelled borders of many countries and reached upto Africa continent. Bos indica is identified with hump, long head, short forehead, long ear lobes with pointing tips directing downwards. There are many sub species of Bos indica in India depending on the geographical location. They each have some unique physical characteristics and the nature of work they are capable of doing. The most popularly known sub species are Gir from gujrat, Khillar from Maharashtra, Sahiwal from Punjab, Rathi from Rajasthan, Hallikar from Karnatak, Bachor from Bihar, Malvi from Madhya pradesh, Vechur from Kerala, Pungnoor from Andhra pradesh, Tharparkar from Rajasthan, Kankrej from Gujrat and Rajasthan, Koosali from Chattisgad and Kankaya from Uttar Pradesh and Sindhi from Uttarakhand.

Cow’s ghee prepared from such desi indigenous cow has casein protein tagged as A2 which is studied to be healthier and does not cause damaging effect on the body like the casein protein from the milk of crossed breed cows which is tagged as A1. Milk from crossed breed cows has the A1 beta casein protein which after digestions breaks into beta-kaso-morphin (BCM7) peptide which is very harmful and is linked to causing heart disease, Type 2 diabetes, Autism, allergies, dementia, weakens immunity. There are many research work done all over the globe to establish the link between consumption of A1 milk and these rising diseases. This is the reason why A2 desi cow milk and its product are considered healthier and most importantly very valuable for prevention of such dreadful diseases.

Cow’s ghee or ghrita is very much praised in Ayurveda for its unique qualities, nutritional qualities and many diseases curing ability. It is the best choice for pacifying increased pitta dosha. It also is vata pacifying and good quality kapha nourishing. It improves memory, vision strength voice, improves digestion, intelligence and immunity. The most unique quality of cow’s ghee is although it pacifies pitta it also improves digestion strength. Traditionally in Ayurveda cow’s ghee is used to improve health of the eyes, improves eye sight, enhances complexion, nourishment, progeny, luster, immunity, memory, wisdom, strength of digestion, improves functioning of the sensory organs, helps wound healing, burn healing, is treat toxicity, and psychological disorders. It is one of the important dietary ingredient and which can be consumed daily in all seasons and by all age group.

Akshi tarpan Therapy

Ghrita is also used in one therapy in which the eyes are pooled with ghee for few minutes. This is known as ‘Akshi tarpan’ or ‘Netra tarpan’ . This has to be done by trained Ayurvedic staff and under the supervision of Ayurveda physician only.

Recommended Dosage

One tea spoon daily early morning with warm water Or As directed by the physician.

Lifestyle tips to avoid bad effects on the eyes-

•   Posture corrections- Ergonomically correct position of the screen, distance of the screen from the eyes.
•   Try to light your room roughly equal to how much light your screen is producing. Screen time in a dark room while looking at a bright screen will strain the eyes more.
•   Avoid hot water head shower as the hot water can aggravate the pitta dosha in the eyes.
•   Take breaks- Practice the 20-20-20 rule. Take a break every 20 minutes and stare at an object about 20 feet away from you for at least 20 seconds.
•   Eye Pads applications- Alovera gel pads on the eyes, Rose water soaked eye pads, Pulp of cucumber pack.
•   Daily foot massage with coconut oil can be very useful.
•   Avoid and treat acidity and constipation- These two digestion related issues directly affect the health of the eyes. If the bowels are not clear there can be upward movement of the Vata and Pitta which can over long period affect the eyes. Chronic acidity will increase the heating effect of Pitta in the eyes as it is the main location of this dosha.
•   Avoid direct exposure to sun light
•   Avoid sleep deprivation.