Ghrita preparations are widely used in ayurveda.it has mentioned indications covering in a broader way.ghrita plays an important role in ayurveda because of its utility in decreasing the LDL cholesterol, , aiding in weight loss, improving the nutrition and metabolism of the body, improving immunity and eyesight, improving memory, protective effects in insomnia, dementia, alzheimer’s, epilepsy, insanity etc.one such classical multi ingredient ghrita is shatahwadi ghrita.it has many pharmaco therapeutical applications.it is formulated with broad spectrum of activities and is indicated in different types of timira.this study is an attempt to critically analyse the formulation with its insight in ingredients,dosage,indication and mode of action and its applications