Kalyanaka Ghritam
Kalyanaka Ghritam

Kalyanaka Ghritam

$36 | 150g
Stop negotiating with an over-revved mind. Kalyanaka Ghritam is a traditional Ayurvedic “medicated ghee” designed to support nervous function and help calm the mind, especially when stress and sleep disruption have become your norm.
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What it is

Kalyanaka Ghritam is ghee infused with Ayurvedic herbs, formulated to support the nervous system. Herbs such as Kapikacchu (Mucuna pruriens) and Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) have been used for centuries by Ayurvedic practitioners to support nervous function. It is traditionally used for stress and insomnia support, with Kapikacchu used to enhance mental capacity and Ashwagandha valued for its adaptogenic qualities that help calm the brain.

What It Does

Provides deep, steady support for the nervous system, helping reduce the “hum” of stress so you feel calmer inside, think more clearly, and downshift more easily into restorative sleep over time.

Key Benefits

Supports robust nervous system function and "insulation."

• Reduces the internal "noise" of stress and anxiety.

• Improves the depth and quality of restorative sleep.

• Enhances mental focus and memory retention.

Who It’s For

For people who feel mentally overextended — high performers, busy caregivers, and anyone dealing with a racing mind, emotional fragility, or interrupted sleep. If your system feels “wired-but-tired,” this is designed as long-term, nourishing support rather than a short-term stimulant fix.

The Story Behind the Formula

This is the formula you reach for when you’re capable on the outside, but inside you can feel the strain: the thin sleep, the busy mind, the short fuse, the mental fatigue. Kalyanaka Ghritam is a quiet daily ritual — designed to rebuild resilience the traditional way, with consistency.

Ingredients

Each 10g contains: Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera), Kapikacchu (Mucuna pruriens), Karkatshringi (Pistacia integerrima), Saptparna (Alstonia scholaris) 96mg each; Haritaki (Terminalia chebula), Bibhitaki (Terminalia bellirica), Amalaki (Emblica officinalis), Colocynth (Citrulus cholocynthis), Brihad Ela (Amomum subulatum), Devadaru (Cedrus deodara), Elavalukam (Prunus avium), Sariva (Hemidesmus indicus), Turmeric (Curcuma longa), Daruharidra (Berberis aristata), Shalparni (Desmodium gangeticum), Prishniprni (Uraria picta), Priyangu (Callicarpa macrophylla), Tagar (Valeriana wallichii), Brihati (Solanum indicum), Manjishta (Rubia cordifolia) 78mg each.

How to Use

Adults: ½ teaspoon (2.5ml) before meals with warm water, or as directed by your health professional. 

People with diabetes, high cholesterol, heart disease, and high blood pressure should seek professional advice. If you’re on medication, pregnant/breastfeeding, or managing a medical condition: please check with your healthcare professional.

Key Functional Ingredients

Ashwagandha

Adaptogenic support to calm the brain.

Kapikacchu

Traditionally used to enhance mental capacity.

Tagar

Traditionally used in settling/sleep-support formulas.

Triphala

Traditional three-fruit blend for overall balance.

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Ayurvedic Insight

Ayurveda traditionally uses ghritam (herbal ghee) when the goal is nourishment + steadiness, especially for the mind and nerves. Think of it as a daily “buffer” for a system that’s been running too hot for too long: warming, grounding, and supportive — not harsh, not jolting.

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When your mind is racing, your nervous system is essentially running without a buffer. You know the feeling: a constant internal hum of anxiety, shallow sleep, and a brain that feels "thin" or over-revved. Most solutions try to sedate the mind; Kalyanaka Ghritam works to insulate it. By infusing potent adaptogens like Ashwagandha into a lipid base of pure ghee, we provide the biological "weight" required to anchor a drifting mind. Seal your system from within, so calm feels natural again - not forced.

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Ayurveda is the ancient healthcare system of India. It is a Sanskrit word - Ayur means 'life' or 'daily living' and Veda means 'science'. Ayurveda then is the name given to the scientific study of life, based on the eternal principle that everyone should live in a healthy & balanced state.

Modern medicine treats symptomatically rather than looking to the root cause of the problem. This stems from the view that all people are more or less the same. Ayurveda’s special contribution is healing the cause of the symptoms by considering the uniqueness of each patient and by helping each body to heal itself. 

Ayurveda has perfected healing treatments and herbal preparations to keep the physical, mental and emotional health of a person in its prime throughout life. It is contrary to the current practice of waiting until symptoms appear before getting medical help or only seeking treatment when a disease manifests.

Ayurveda can treat diseases of all systems of the body. There are special treatment for the diseases of the elderly, women and children. Disorders of the nervous, respiratory, digestive, circulatory and reproductive systems as well as infectious diseases, mental disorders and many more illnesses can be successfully treated with Ayurvedic herbal preparations & procedures.

Many diseases for which modern medicine has no effective cure are successfully treated by Ayurveda. 

Research institutes & Ayurvedic medical colleges in India are engaged in constant research and development which has resulted in bringing to light the efficacy of many age old formulations.

Well-documented studies confirm the breakthroughs in this field, including the successful treatment of diabetes, arthritis & cancer.

Ayurveda has a simple treatment plan:

• Stop the further accumulation of toxins in the body by improving digestion. Food is then “cooked” properly, preventing the build up of toxins.
• Remove accumulated toxins from the body through herbal preparations and specific Ayurvedic treatments like massage.
• Nourish the depleted tissues through diet, herbal preparations & lifestyle changes.

• Ayurveda is based on the subjective understanding of the body.

• Ayurveda aims to improve the wellbeing of everybody and does not belong to a particular country or religion.

• Treatment is based on the individual as a whole.

• It is a much more systematic & holistic approach to achieve perfect balance between mind, body & soul.

• Whatever is present in the universe, Ayurveda recognises as also being present in the human body.

• The Universe according to Ayurveda is composed of the five great elements - Ether, Air, Fire, Water and Earth (Known as Panchmahabhuta).

• These elements are responsible for all the living and nonliving substances in this universe.

• The human body is also composed of the five great elements

• Man is said to be the microcosm of this macrocosm

• These elements are recognised in the form of three Doshas or biological humours - Vata, Pitta and Kapha.

• The three Doshas are the intelligences behind each and every function that occurs in the body:


Air & Ether = Vata


Fire & Water = Pitta


Earth & Water = Kapha



• The Doshas govern the psycho-biological and physio-pathological changes in the body.

• Vata, Pitta and Kapha can be found in every body cell, tissue and organ.

• The level of each Dosha varies from person to person which ultimately determines an individual’s body type (Prakriti).

• It is the most eco-friendly system of medicine as it only uses materials that are natural and compatible to the body.

• Each individual has a unique bodily intelligence that has the power to keep the body in perfect health as long as this intelligence stays in balance.

• Ayurveda gives us a detailed & logical explanation of way the body, mind & soul interact.

Ayurveda recognises three primary energies or Doshas in the body, Vata, Pitta & Kapha. Together they regulate every physiological and psychological characteristic from basic cellular processes to the most complex biological functions.

When these forces are in a state of natural balance the defence mechanism of the body works at peak efficiency. But when this balance is disturbed due to an incompatible diet, lifestyle, lack or excess of exercise or mental stress, then the body's immunity can be affected. This encourages the growth of bacteria and viruses which will cause sickness and disease.



VATA

Vata – represents momentum. It is responsible for all the bodily activities and sensations. It controls the movement of blood through the circulatory system, breathing, the delivery of nutrients to the cells and the removal & excretion of waste products.

Location – Colon, bladder, thighs, hips, legs & kidneys.

Qualities – Rough, dry, cold, mobile, light, quick, clear, astringent and expansive


PITTA

Pitta – represents metabolism. It governs digestion and metabolic transformation of nutrients into biologically usable forms. It also imparts the capacity to absorb ideas and impressions and bestows intelligence and an enthusiasm for life.

Location - Small intestines, liver, gallbladder lower part of the stomach, spleen and pancreas

Qualities - Hot, Sharp, Penetrating, Light, Liquid, Sour, Oily and Fleshy


KAPHA

Kapha – provides substance and support. It gives strength and stability, both physically and psychologically. It enhances resistance to disease and promotes the healing process.

Location - Lungs, upper part of the stomach, heart, tongue and oesophagus

Qualities - Cold, Damp, Dense, Heavy, Oily, Slow, Sweet, Stable and Moist

Some people feel clearer and more confident immediately because they finally understand what’s going on. Results vary based on the chronicity and depth of the imbalance. You can often feel a shift in energy, digestion, and sleep within the first 2–4 weeks of consistently applying the recommendations. Deeper, long-term conditions may require a commitment of several months.

No. Ayurveda is a root-cause approach. Results depend on consistency, and the most meaningful changes come from steady daily practice.

No. Ayurveda can often be used alongside other care. Any medication changes should only be made with your prescribing doctor.

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