Kairali Balarishtam is a potent Ayurvedic composition comprised of constituents like Bala (Sida cordifolia) which undergoes fermentation in about three months. The 5 to 10% of self-generated alcohol which is consequently produced, aids in the dissolution of active principles of herbs into the aqueous media.

Ingredients:

S. No.	Herb / Drug Name	Latin Name	Part used	Quantity
1	Bala	Sida cordifolia	Rt.	4.8 kg
2	Ashvagandha	Withania somnifera	Rt.	4.8 kg
3	Jala for decoction (Water)		49.152 l	reduced to 12.288 l
4	Guda (Jaggery)			14.4 kg
5	Dhataki	Woodfordia fruticosa	Fl.	768 g
6	Payasy¡	Ipomea digitata	Rt.	96 g
7	Panchangula	Ricinus communis	Rt.	96 g
8	Rasna	Pluchea lanceolata	Lf.	48 g
9	Sukshma Ela	Elettaria cardamomum	Sd.	48 g
10	Prasarini	Paederia foetida	Pl.	48 g
11	Lavang	Syzgyium aromaticum	Fl. Bd.	48 g
12	Ushira	Vetiveria zizanioides	Rt.	48 g
13	Gokshura	Tribulus terrestris	Fr.	48 g

 

Properties and Uses:

It is Vata-Pitta Shamak, Balya, Hridya, Brimhana, Jeevaniya, Pachak, etc.

It is useful in various conditions like Generalised weakness, Emaciation, Rheumatism, Narcolepsy, Paralysis, Insomnia, Depression etc.

Dosage and Anupan:

Should be taken after meals in a dose of 15-30 ml mixed with an equal quantity of lukewarm water.

Side Effects:

Should be taken only under medical supervision and in a specified dose. A single dose of more than 40 ml may cause diarrhea and lose bowels.

Shelf Life:

10 years. Bottle once opened, should be consumed within 45 to 60 days.

Reference:

1. Bhaishajya Ratnavali Vata vyadhi Chikitsa Prakaran 26/607-610

2. The Ayurvedic Pharmacopoeia of India, Part - II (Formulations) Volume – II. 1: 7