Balarishtam
Vaidyaratnam Ayurvedic Medicine - Balarishtam
Vaidyaratnam Balarishtam - It is indicated in various Nervine and Rheumatic disorders.
Vaidyaratnam Balarishtam is one of the most commonly prescribed Ayurvedic aqueous composition comprising 5 to 10% self-generated alcohol. It has Bala (Sida cordifolia) as one of the main ingredients which are a potent remedy for Vataj disorders.
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 useful in Vataj Roga, Mandagni and Daurbalya.
It is indicated in various Nervine and Rheumatic disorders.
Dosage and Anupan:
It should be taken in a dose not more than 2-4 tsp (15-30 ml) at a time, along with an equal quantity of water.
Side Effects:
A single dosage of more than 50 ml causes gastrointestinal disturbances and diarrhea.
Shelf Life:
10 years. A bottle should be emptied within 90 months of opening.
Reference:
1. Bhaishajya Ratnavali Vata vyadhi Chikitsa Prakaran 26/607-610
2. The Ayurvedic Pharmacopoeia of India, Part - II (Formulations) Volume – II. 1: 7
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