Ashwagandharishta
Multani Ayurvedic Medicine - Ashwagandharishta
Multani Ashwagandharishta - It is a nervine tonic which helps in treating Anxiety, Depression, Insomnia and various neurological disorders.
Multani Ashwagandharishta is one of the most advised classical Ayurvedic formulation of Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) 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 | Ashwagandha | Withania somnifera | Rt. | 2.4 kg |
| 2 | Musali | Chlorophytum tuberosum | Rt. | 960 g |
| 3 | Haritaki | Terminalia chebula | P. | 480 g |
| 4 | Haridra | Curcuma longa | Rz. | 480 g |
| 5 | Daru Haridra | Berberis aristate | St. | 480 g |
| 6 | Madhuka | Glycyrrhiza glabra | Rt. | 480 g |
| 7 | Rasna | Pluchea lanceolata | Lf. | 480 g |
| 8 | Vidari | Pueraria tuberosa | Rt Tr. | 480 g |
| 9 | Partha | Terminalia arjuna | St Bk. | 480 g |
| 10 | Mustak | Cyperus rotundus | Rz. | 480 g |
| 11 | Trivrit | Ipomoea turpethum | Rt. | 480 g |
| 12 | Ananta | Hemidesmus indicus | Rt. | 384 g |
| 13 | Shyama | Cryptolepis buchanani | Rt. | 384 g |
| 14 | Shweta Chandan | Santalum album | Ht Wd. | 384 g |
| 15 | Rakta Chandan | Pterocarpus santalinus | Ht Wd. | 384 g |
| 16 | Vacha | Acorus calamus | Rz. | 384 g |
| 17 | Chitrak | Plumbago zeylanica | Rt. | 384 g |
| 18 | Jala for decoction | 98.304 l | reduced to | 12.288 l |
| 19 | Makshika (Honey) | 14.4 kg | ||
| 20 | Dhataki | Woodfordia fruticose | Fl. | 768 g |
| 21 | Shunthi | Zingiber officinale | Rz. | 96 g |
| 22 | Maricha | Piper nigrum | Fr. | 96 g |
| 23 | Pippali | Piper longum | Fr. | 96 g |
| 24 | Twak | Cinnamomum zeylanica | St. Bk. | 192 g |
| 25 | Sukshma Ela | Elettaria cardamomum | Sd. | 192 g |
| 26 | Patra | Cinnamomum tamala | Lf. | 192 g |
| 27 | Priyangu | Callicarpa macrophylla | Fl. | 192 g |
| 28 | Nagakesara | Mesua ferrea | Stmn. | 96 g |
Properties and Uses
It is Tridosha Shamak, Balya, and Rasayan.
It is a nervine tonic which helps in treating Anxiety, Depression, Insomnia and various neurological disorders.
It relieves Debility, Indigestion and improves libido.
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 - Arsho Roga Chikitsa 9/175-180 (Vidyotini-Hindi-Vyakhya)
2. Ayurved Sar Sangrah - Asavarishta Prakaran
3. The Ayurvedic Pharmacopoeia of India, Part - II (Formulations) Volume – II, 1:6
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