Panchatikta Ghrita
Panchatikta Ghrita

Panchatikta Ghrita

$36 | 150g
Modern life has a taste: processed, sweet, and heavy. Over time, the body can feel burdened, and the skin often reflects that internal load. Panchatikta Ghrita is a traditional Ayurvedic medicated ghee made with “five bitter herbs,” created to support skin health and the body’s natural clearing processes in a steady, food-based way.
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Description

Panchatikta Ghrita is a medicated blend of ancient Ayurvedic herbs like Neem, Vasa and Haritaki. The formula is described as supporting skin health and overall wellbeing, including immune support.

What It Does

Supports healthy skin by promoting the kind of internal “clear-out” for which Ayurvedic bitter herbs are traditionally chosen. It’s designed as nourishing cleansing support, not a harsh purge, using ghee as the traditional base, so the formula feels steady and sustainable as a daily ritual.

Key Benefits

Supports healthy skin

Who It’s For

• Anyone wanting skin support from the inside out (especially when skin looks dull or feels reactive)
• Those looking for traditional, seasonal cleansing support (ideal for spring or autumn transitions).
• Those who prefer a food-based, daily approach rather than aggressive detox styles
• Practitioners interested in the profound Ayurvedic category of "Bitters" (Tikta Rasa) for overall well-being.

Ingredients

Each 10g contains: Azadirachta indica 3.125g, Trichosanthes dioica 3.125g, Solanum xanthocarpum 3.125g, Tinospora cordifolia 3.125g, Adhatoda vasica 3.125g, Emblia oficinalis 0.833g, Terminalia chebula 0.833g, Terminalia belerica 0.833g.

How to Use

Adults:  1 teaspoon twice daily (before breakfast and before bed) with warm water. 

People with diabetes, high cholesterol, heart disease, and high blood pressure should seek professional advice. If symptoms persist, talk to your health professional.

Key Functional Ingredients

Neem - Azadirachta indica

Neem, also know as Margosa, is a versatile herb, as every part of the tree is used for healing purposes. Neem leaf infusions have been used to cure skin diseases and are still used to relieve itching, soothe rashes, create a germicidal environment and clear inflammatory conditions. Neem contains organic sulphur compounds, which have powerful and versatile healing actions.

Vasa - Adhatoda vasica

Traditionally used for purification-style support in classical blends.

Haritaki - Terminalia chebula

Traditionally used to support the body’s normal elimination processes.

What our clients are saying

“Ayurda makes so much sense to me; finally I have found the skincare suits me. I love the earthy aromas of Ayurda, they make me feel as though I am really feeding my skin.”

Kathy Sloan, New Mum

“Amazing massage and shirodhara. I feel so much better after seeing Dr Ajit and having these treatments.


He has also helped my son overcome bad eczema and breathing issues. Can’t recommend highly enough.”

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"Spa Ayurda offers the best of all worlds, with its stylish Ponsonby spa offering a unique eastern touch that goes beyond skin deep, tapping into Ayurvedic wisdoms in a way that leaves you feeling truly nurtured."

Janetta Mackay - Viva Beauty Editor
Ayurvedic Insight

Panchatikta refers to five bitter herbs and in Ayurveda, “bitter” isn’t just a taste, it’s a traditional signpost for formulas chosen to support clarity and cleansing. This is why bitter-herb preparations are often paired with skin support: the goal is to lighten the internal load so the outside can look and feel clearer over time.

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The Story Behind the Formula

Why “Bitter” Became a Skin Ritual

In the modern world, we’re surrounded by “more”: richer food, busier schedules, heavier inputs. Ayurveda answers that with an opposing quality bitter traditionally valued for its clarifying nature. Panchatikta Ghrita brings that wisdom into a practical routine: bitter herbs in a ghee base, designed to support the body’s clearing work without feeling stripped. And yes — it tastes bitter. That’s not a downside. That’s the signature of the tradition it comes from.

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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