Multani Balarishta is one of the most advised classical Ayurvedic formulations of Bala (Sida cordifolia) which contains 5 to 10% self-generated alcohol produced by fermentation of herbal decoctions.

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 & Uses:

It is a nervine tonic which is used in the management of various Vataj disorders, Neurological disorders, Muscular disorders. General debility, Muscular cramps, etc.

 

Dosage and Anupan:

15 – 30 ml once or twice a day with an equal quantity of water, usually advised to be taken after meals.

 

Side Effects:

Dosage should not exceed more than 50 ml at a single time as it may cause loose motions and gastrointestinal disturbances.

 

Shelf Life:

10 years. Consume the bottle within 2 months after 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