Ashokarishta
Aśokāriṣta
Ayurvedic Formulary of India, Part I, 1:5 · from Bhaiṣajyaratnāvalī, Strīrogādhikāra: 114-117
Ashokarishta (Aśokāriṣta) is a classical Ayurvedic fermented liquid medicine (Āsava / Ariṣṭa) recorded in the Ayurvedic Formulary of India, Part I (1:5), which takes it from Bhaiṣajyaratnāvalī, Strīrogādhikāra: 114-117. It is made from 16 ingredients, the largest amounts being Dhātakī, Water for decoction reduced to 12.288l and Ajājī (Śveta jīraka). 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, 1:5, which takes the formula from Bhaiṣajyaratnāvalī, Strīrogādhikāra: 114-117. 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, 1:5 (e-book p. 46) |
| Classical source | Bhaiṣajyaratnāvalī, Strīrogādhikāra: 114-117 |
| 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 Ashokarishta
As listed in the Ayurvedic Formulary of India, Part I, 1:5. 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 | Aśoka (St.Bk.) | 4.800 kg |
| 2 | Water for decoction reduced to 12.288l | 49.152l |
| 3 | Guḍa | 9.600 kg |
| 4 | Dhātakī (Fl.) | 768 g |
| 5 | Ajājī (Śveta jīraka) (Fr.) | 48 g |
| 6 | Mustaka (Mustā) (Rz.) | 48 g |
| 7 | Śuṇṭhī (Rz.) | 48 g |
| 8 | Dārvī (Dāruharidrā) (St.) | 48 g |
| 9 | Utpala (Fl.) | 48 g |
| 10 | Harītakī (P.) | 48 g |
| 11 | Bibhītaka (P.) | 48 g |
| 12 | Āmalakī (P.) | 48 g |
| 13 | Āmrāsthi (Āmra) (Enm.) | 48 g |
| 14 | Jīraka (Śveta jīraka) (Fr.) | 48 g |
| 15 | Vāsā (Rt.) | 48 g |
| 16 | Candana (Śveta candana) (Ht.Wd.) | 48 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 Ashokarishta or any product prevents, treats or cures these conditions. Ask a Vaidya whether it suits you.
- Asṛgdara Rujā — Dysmenorrhoea
- Yonirujā — Vaginal Pain
- Śveta Pradara — Leucorrhoea
- Jvara — Fever
- Raktapitta — Bleeding disorder
- Arśa — Haemorrhoids
- Mandāgni — Impaired digestive fire
- Arocaka — Tastelessness
- Meha — Excessive flow of urine
- Śotha — Inflammation
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 Ashokarishta
What is Ashokarishta?
Ashokarishta (Aśokāriṣta) is a classical Ayurvedic fermented liquid medicine (Āsava / Ariṣṭa) recorded in the Ayurvedic Formulary of India, Part I (1:5), which takes it from Bhaiṣajyaratnāvalī, Strīrogādhikāra: 114-117. It is made from 16 ingredients, the largest amounts being Dhātakī, Water for decoction reduced to 12.288l and Ajājī (Śveta jīraka). 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 Ashokarishta?
According to the Ayurvedic Formulary of India, Part I, 1:5, Ashokarishta contains 16 ingredients: Aśoka 4.800 kg, Water for decoction reduced to 12.288l 49.152l, Guḍa 9.600 kg, Dhātakī 768 g, Ajājī (Śveta jīraka) 48 g, Mustaka (Mustā) 48 g, Śuṇṭhī 48 g, Dārvī (Dāruharidrā) 48 g, Utpala 48 g, Harītakī 48 g, Bibhītaka 48 g, Āmalakī 48 g, Āmrāsthi (Āmra) 48 g, Jīraka (Śveta jīraka) 48 g, Vāsā 48 g, Candana (Śveta candana) 48 g.
What is the dose of Ashokarishta?
The Ayurvedic Formulary of India, Part I, 1:5 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 Ashokarishta from?
The Ayurvedic Formulary of India, Part I, 1:5 takes the formula of Ashokarishta from Bhaiṣajyaratnāvalī, Strīrogādhikāra: 114-117.
Is Ashokarishta 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, 1:5. Always read the label of the product you use.
Does Prachyam Ayurveda sell Ashokarishta?
Yes. Prachyam Ayurveda sells Ashokarista. Check the label for the exact formula and dose of the pack you buy.
References
- The Ayurvedic Formulary of India, Part I — monograph 1:5, AśOKāRIṣTA, e-book p. 46. Ministry of AYUSH, Government of India.
- Bhaiṣajyaratnāvalī, Strīrogādhikāra: 114-117
