Abhayarishta
Abhayāriṣta
Ayurvedic Formulary of India, Part I, 1:1 · from Bhaiṣajyaratnāvalī, Arśorogādhikāra: 105-110
Abhayarishta (Abhayāriṣta) is a classical Ayurvedic fermented liquid medicine (Āsava / Ariṣṭa) recorded in the Ayurvedic Formulary of India, Part I (1:1), which takes it from Bhaiṣajyaratnāvalī, Arśorogādhikāra: 105-110. It is made from 16 ingredients, the largest amounts being Viḍaṅga, Madhūka Kusuma and Śvadamṣṭra (Gokṣura). The Formulary gives a dose of 12 to 24 ml. It should be taken only on the advice of a qualified Ayurvedic physician.
Please note: The ingredients, their proportions and the uses of a classical formulation can differ depending on the Samhita, Nighantu or formulary a manufacturer follows. This page follows the Ayurvedic Formulary of India, Part I, 1:1, which takes the formula from Bhaiṣajyaratnāvalī, Arśorogādhikāra: 105-110. A product you buy may follow a different text, so always read its label, and ask a Vaidya before use.
| Dosage form | Āsava / Ariṣṭa — fermented liquid medicine |
|---|---|
| Formulary | Ayurvedic Formulary of India, Part I, 1:1 (e-book p. 39) |
| Classical source | Bhaiṣajyaratnāvalī, Arśorogādhikāra: 105-110 |
| Ingredients | 16 |
| Dose (AFI) | 12 to 24 ml |
| Supervision | On a physician's advice |
What is a Āsava / Ariṣṭa?
Herbs are fermented in a solution of jaggery or sugar. An Ariṣṭa is made from a decoction of the herbs, an Āsava from the herbs or their juice without boiling. Fermentation produces a small amount of alcohol, which preserves the medicine.
Ingredients of Abhayarishta
As listed in the Ayurvedic Formulary of India, Part I, 1:1. Plant-part codes follow the Formulary: Rt. root, Rz. rhizome, Fr. fruit, Lf. leaf, St. stem, St.Bk. stem bark, Ht.Wd. heartwood, Sd. seed, Pl. whole plant, P. pericarp, Exd. exudate.
| # | Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Abhayā (Harītakī) (P.) | 4.800kg |
| 2 | Mṛdvīkā (Drākṣā) (Dr.Fr.) | 2.400 kg |
| 3 | Viḍaṅga (Fr.) | 480 g |
| 4 | Madhūka Kusuma (Fl.) | 480 g |
| 5 | Water for decoction reduced to 12.288l | 49.152l |
| 6 | Guḍa | 4.800 kg |
| 7 | Śvadamṣṭra (Gokṣura) (Fr.) | 96 g |
| 8 | Trivṛtā (Trivṛt) (Rt.) | 96 g |
| 9 | Dhānya (Dhānyaka) (Fr.) | 96 g |
| 10 | Dhātakī (Fl.) | 96 g |
| 11 | Indravāruṇī (Rt.) | 96 g |
| 12 | Cavya (St.) | 96 g |
| 13 | Madhurika (Miśreya) (Fr.) | 96 g |
| 14 | Śuṇṭhī (Rz.) | 96 g |
| 15 | Dantī (Rt.) | 96 g |
| 16 | Mocarasa (Śalmalī) (Exd.) | 96 g |
Indications listed in the Ayurvedic Formulary of India
These are the classical indications as the Formulary records them, with its English renderings, given for information. They are not a claim that Abhayarishta or any product prevents, treats or cures these conditions. Ask a Vaidya whether it suits you.
- Arśa — Haemorrhoids
- Udara — Diseases of abdomen / enlargement of abdomen
- M ūtra Vibandha — Retention of urine
- Agnimāndya — Digestive impairment
- Varcovibandha — Impaction due to Hard stools
Dose and anupāna
Dose: 12 to 24 ml
The Formulary's dose is a general one. Your physician may advise a different dose for your age, constitution and condition.
Safety
- Contains self-generated alcohol from fermentation and is sweetened with jaggery or sugar. Ask a physician first if you are pregnant, have diabetes or liver disease, or must avoid alcohol.
- Tell your physician about every other medicine you take. Do not stop or change prescribed medication on your own.
If you have a medical emergency, call your local emergency number or go to a hospital.
Common questions about Abhayarishta
What is Abhayarishta?
Abhayarishta (Abhayāriṣta) is a classical Ayurvedic fermented liquid medicine (Āsava / Ariṣṭa) recorded in the Ayurvedic Formulary of India, Part I (1:1), which takes it from Bhaiṣajyaratnāvalī, Arśorogādhikāra: 105-110. It is made from 16 ingredients, the largest amounts being Viḍaṅga, Madhūka Kusuma and Śvadamṣṭra (Gokṣura). The Formulary gives a dose of 12 to 24 ml. It should be taken only on the advice of a qualified Ayurvedic physician.
What are the ingredients of Abhayarishta?
According to the Ayurvedic Formulary of India, Part I, 1:1, Abhayarishta contains 16 ingredients: Abhayā (Harītakī) 4.800kg, Mṛdvīkā (Drākṣā) 2.400 kg, Viḍaṅga 480 g, Madhūka Kusuma 480 g, Water for decoction reduced to 12.288l 49.152l, Guḍa 4.800 kg, Śvadamṣṭra (Gokṣura) 96 g, Trivṛtā (Trivṛt) 96 g, Dhānya (Dhānyaka) 96 g, Dhātakī 96 g, Indravāruṇī 96 g, Cavya 96 g, Madhurika (Miśreya) 96 g, Śuṇṭhī 96 g, Dantī 96 g, Mocarasa (Śalmalī) 96 g.
What is the dose of Abhayarishta?
The Ayurvedic Formulary of India, Part I, 1:1 gives a dose of 12 to 24 ml. A physician may advise a different dose for your age, constitution and condition.
Which classical text is Abhayarishta from?
The Ayurvedic Formulary of India, Part I, 1:1 takes the formula of Abhayarishta from Bhaiṣajyaratnāvalī, Arśorogādhikāra: 105-110.
Is Abhayarishta made the same way in every Ayurvedic text?
Not always. The ingredients, their proportions and the uses of a classical formulation can differ depending on the Samhita, Nighantu or formulary a manufacturer follows. This page follows the Ayurvedic Formulary of India, Part I, 1:1. Always read the label of the product you use.
Does Prachyam Ayurveda sell Abhayarishta?
Yes. Prachyam Ayurveda sells Abhayarista. Check the label for the exact formula and dose of the pack you buy.
References
- The Ayurvedic Formulary of India, Part I — monograph 1:1, ABHAYāRIṣTA, e-book p. 39. Ministry of AYUSH, Government of India.
- Bhaiṣajyaratnāvalī, Arśorogādhikāra: 105-110
