ASHWAGANDHARISHTAM- Benefits, Ingredients, Indications, Dosage, Usage, Preparation, Side effects, Equivalent Medicines, Research Papers

Ashwagandharishta is an ayurvedic medicine, helps  the patients to recover their health after a prolonged illness.

BENEFITS OF Ashwagandharishta

• Boost female health
• Boosts the health of males
• Improves cardiac health
• Provides flexibility in joints

INDICATIONS OF Ashwagandharishta

• General debility
• Rheumatic complaints
• Epilepsy
• Memory loss

INGREDIENTS OF Ashwagandharishta

For the Preparation of Decoction:

Each 100 ml contains

SERIAL NO	SANSKRIT NAME	BOTANICAL NAME	PARTS USED	QUANTITY
1	Ashwagandha	Withania somnifera	Rhizome	2.4kg
2	Musali	Chlorophytum tuberosum		960gm
3	Haritaki	Terminalia chebula	Fruit	480gm
4	Haridra	Curcuma longa	Rhizome	480gm
5	Daruharidra	Berberis aristata		480gm
6	Yashtimadhu	Glycyrrhiza glabra		480gm
7	Rasna	Alpenia galanga	Rhizome	480gm
8	Vidhari	Pueraria tuberosa		480gm
9	Arjuna	Terminalia arjuna		480gm
10	Mustha	Cyperus rotundus		480gm
11	Trivrit	Operculina turpethum		480gm
12	Ananta	Hemidesmus indicus		480gm
13	Shyama	Cryptolepis buchanani		480gm
14	Shweta Chandana	Santalum album		384gm
15	Rakta chandana	Pterocarpus santalinus		384gm
16	Vacha	Acorus calamus		384gm
17	Chitraka	Plumbago zeylanica		384gm

Sandhana dravya

Madhu – Honey – 14.4kg

Dhataki  – Woodfordia fruticosa – 768gm

Prakshepa Dravyas

1	Pippali	Piper longum	Fruit	96gm
2	Maricha	Piper nigrum	Fruit	96gm
3	Nagara	Zingiber officinale	Rhizome	96gm
4	Twak	Cinnamomum zeylanica	Bark	96gm
5	Patra	Cinnamomum zeylanica	Bark	96gm
6	Ela	Elettaria cardamomum	Seed	192 gm
7	Priyangu	Callicarpa macrophylla		192gm
8	Nagakesara	Mesua ferrea		192gm

Method of Preparation

First prepare the decoction as per rules, then prepare jaggery as in liquid form and filter it. Then add the jaggery as in the stage of liquid portion is add in the decoction and mix it well. Then pour in container for fermentation process, then add the prakshep  dravyas and stir it well.  Close the container, keep for fermentation for 30 days.

DOSE WITH USAGE OF Ashwagandharishta

12 – 24 ML, one or two times a day usually advised after food. Take this with equal quantity of plain water, should be taken two times a day and after meals.

Best time to take after food. For better results, use  under  the  supervision of a qualified Ayurveda doctor, will deliver best cure for different ailments

EXERCISE AND YOGA FOR Ashwagandharishta

Exercises can manage anxiety are,

Swimming

Biking

Running

Brisk walking

Padangusthasana

Baddha konasana

Dhanurasana

Ustrasana

RECOMMEND DIET AND BEHAVIOR OF Ashwagandharishta

In diet Brazil nuts, Eggs, pumpkin seeds, Dark chocolate,Turmeric, Yogurt can include.

RESEARCH PAPER ON Ashwagandharishta

An Overview on Ashwagandha: A Rasayana (Rejuvenator) of Ayurveda by Narendra Singh , Mohit Bhalla, Marilena Gilca published in AJTCAM  on Jul 3 2011.

Reference of Ashwagandharishta

Bhaishajya Ratnavali Vata vyadhi chikitsa ,  (Bhaishajya Ratnavali is a Sanskrit text written by Kaviraj Govinda Das Sen in 18^th Century). This book contains formulations of Ayurveda and preparations methods.

Brands Available of Ashwagandharishta

Dabur India

Baidyanath

Kottakkal Arya Vaidyasala

Vaidyaratnam Oushadhasala

AVN Madurai

AVP Coimbatore,

Kerala Ayurveda

Sitaram Pharmacy

SNA Oushadhasala

Oushadhi.

SIDE EFFECTS AND CONTRAINDICATIONS of Ashwagandharishta

Large dose taking on empty stomach cause stomach irritation and stomach upset.

CONCLUSION

In Ayurvedic classics Ashwagandha is reported having Shothahara, Vedanasthapana, Mastishkashamaka, Deepana, Anuloma, Krimighna, Balya. Several experimental studies are conducted on Ashwagandha and its constituents providing the scientific bases for the activities  reported in Ayurveda. Significant amount of investigations have been carried out on anticancer and chemoprotective activities of Ashwagandha indicate the drug is a potentially useful adjunct for patients undergoing radiation and chemotherapy.