Dabur Ashokarishta is an excellent classical ayurvedic formulation used in the treatment of the imbalance of Pitta dosha. It is exceptionally an excellent metabolic booster and an emmenagogue that helps in enhancing the overall functions of the body and balances the hormones in the female body.

As the name suggests, (Ashoka means that which destroys agony) it is best for the diseases associated with the female reproductive system such as polycystic ovarian syndrome, amenorrhea, etc., and other disorders pertaining to females. It contains styptic and phytoestrogens that help regulate menstrual irregularities.

Hareetaki in this formulation contains vitamin C, flavonoids, and polyphenols that fight oxidative stress and act as a rejuvenator. It is very beneficial for menstrual irregularities. Antioxidants present in hareetaki can even help reduce the risk of heart disease. Regular use of haritaki helps strengthen the immune system.

Amla is rich in antioxidants and is hematinic. This superfood helps to flush out toxins in the body and also helps to regulate the menstrual cycle. It is rich in fiber thereby aiding in digestion and is also rich in carotene which helps improve eyesight. Dhataki is known to have cooling and uterine sedative properties.

The kashaya (astringent) property of musta helps in controlling bleeding and regulating the menstrual cycle. It possesses an analgesic property whereby abdominal pain, backache, and cramps during the menstrual period can be relieved. The tonic helps strengthen the uterus, boost uterine functions, and lower uterine contractions.

It also helps in relaxing the uterine muscles during menstruation and thus acts as a muscle relaxant. It acts as an appetizer that helps improve digestion and relieves anorexia. It is a hematinic that helps improve hemoglobin levels in the body. It is found to possess adaptogenic properties by which it works as a stress reliever and also a hormone balancer.

It helps the body prevent both physical and emotional stress. It works as an emmenagogue and helps balance estrogen in the female body. Ashokarishta can also be used in leucorrhoea, haematuria, and menopause. Ashokarishta is commonly used by women suffering from menstrual irregularities (a period that occurs before or after the due date).

It helps prevent heavy uterine bleeding (bleeding for more than 7 days) and uterine cysts and polyps. Regular use of the tonic is found to be beneficial in easy shedding of the endometrial lining during menstruation and reducing blood clots during the period cycle. It also helps relieve excess menstrual bleeding and other hormonal imbalances in women.

This tonic may even alleviate premenstrual symptoms like headache, vomiting, and nausea. Besides menstrual bleeding, Ashokarishta may be also useful in bleeding piles. It is also found useful post-menopause as in menopausal osteoporosis as it acts as a rejuvenator and prevents debility.