FORMULATION AND EVALUTION OF MOISTURIZING CREAM USING A SHATA DHAUTA GHRITA AS A BASE

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Shata Dhauta Ghrita is a traditional Ayurvedic preparation known for its unique cleansing and moisturizing properties. Derived from Sanskrit, "Shata" means hundred, "Dhauta" means washed or cleansed, and "Ghrita" refers to ghee, clarified butter. Essentially, Shata Dhauta Ghrita translates to "ghee washed one hundred times." In its preparation, high-quality cow's milk butter is typically used. The process involves washing the butter repeatedly with water until the final product is free from impurities, milk solids, and lactose, leaving behind pure, clarified butter. This repeated washing is believed to enhance the purity and therapeutic properties of the ghee. The significance of washing the ghee one hundred times lies in the belief that it removes any remaining traces of impurities, making it exceptionally pure and suitable for various therapeutic applications in Ayurveda. Each washing cycle involves melting the butter, mixing it with water, and then allowing it to settle before separating the ghee from the water. This process is repeated meticulously to ensure thorough cleansing.

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