Ashwagandharishta
Aśvagandhādyariṣṭa
Ayurvedic Formulary of India, Part I, 1:6 · from Bhaiṣajyaratnāvalī, Mūrcchādhikāra: 13-19
Ashwagandharishta (Aśvagandhādyariṣṭa) is a classical Ayurvedic fermented liquid medicine (Āsava / Ariṣṭa) recorded in the Ayurvedic Formulary of India, Part I (1:6), which takes it from Bhaiṣajyaratnāvalī, Mūrcchādhikāra: 13-19. It is made from 29 ingredients, the largest amounts being Musalī, Dhātakī and Maṅjiṣṭa (Mañjiṣṭhā). 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, 1:6, which takes the formula from Bhaiṣajyaratnāvalī, Mūrcchādhikāra: 13-19. 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, 1:6 (e-book p. 48) |
| Classical source | Bhaiṣajyaratnāvalī, Mūrcchādhikāra: 13-19 |
| Ingredients | 29 |
| 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 Ashwagandharishta
As listed in the Ayurvedic Formulary of India, Part I, 1:6. 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 | Aśvagandhā (Rt.) | 2.400 kg |
| 2 | Musalī (Rt.) | 960 g |
| 3 | Maṅjiṣṭa (Mañjiṣṭhā) (Rt.) | 480 g |
| 4 | Harītakī (P. b) | 480 g |
| 5 | Haridrā (Rz.) | 480 g |
| 6 | Dāruharidrā (St.) | 480 g |
| 7 | Madhuka (Yaṣṭī) (Rt.) | 480 g |
| 8 | Rāsnā (Rt./Lf.) | 480 g |
| 9 | Vidārī (Rt.Tr.) | 480 g |
| 10 | Pārtha (Arjuna) (St.Bk.) | 480 g |
| 11 | Mustaka (Mustā) (Rz.) | 480 g |
| 12 | Trivṛt (Rt.) | 480 g |
| 13 | Anantā (Śvetasārivā) (Rt.) | 384 g |
| 14 | Śyāmā (Kṛṣṇa Śārivā) (Rt.) | 384 g |
| 15 | Śveta candana (Ht.Wd.) | 384 g |
| 16 | Rakta candana (Ht.Wd.) | 384 g |
| 17 | Vacā (Rz.) | 384 g |
| 18 | Citraka (Rt.) | 384 g |
| 19 | Water for decoction reduced to 12.288 l | 98.304l |
| 20 | Mākṣika (Madhu) | 14.400kg |
| 21 | Dhātakī (Fl.) | 768 g |
| 22 | Śuṇṭhī (Rz.) | 96 g |
| 23 | Marica (Fr.) | 96 g |
| 24 | Pippalī (Fr.) | 96 g |
| 25 | Tvak (St.Bk.) | 192 g |
| 26 | Elā (Sūkṣmailā) (Sd.) | 192 g |
| 27 | Patra (Tejapatra) (Lf.) | 192 g |
| 28 | Priyaṅgu (Fl.) | 192 g |
| 29 | Nāga (Nāgakeśara) (Stmn.) | 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 Ashwagandharishta or any product prevents, treats or cures these conditions. Ask a Vaidya whether it suits you.
- Mūrcchā — Syncope
- Apasmāra — Epilepsy
- Śoṣa — Cachexia
- Unmāda — Mania/Psychosis
- Kārśya — Emaciation
- Arśa — Haemorrhoids
- Agnimāndya — Digestive impairment
- Vātaroga — Disease due to Vāta doṣa
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 Ashwagandharishta
What is Ashwagandharishta?
Ashwagandharishta (Aśvagandhādyariṣṭa) is a classical Ayurvedic fermented liquid medicine (Āsava / Ariṣṭa) recorded in the Ayurvedic Formulary of India, Part I (1:6), which takes it from Bhaiṣajyaratnāvalī, Mūrcchādhikāra: 13-19. It is made from 29 ingredients, the largest amounts being Musalī, Dhātakī and Maṅjiṣṭa (Mañjiṣṭhā). 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 Ashwagandharishta?
According to the Ayurvedic Formulary of India, Part I, 1:6, Ashwagandharishta contains 29 ingredients: Aśvagandhā 2.400 kg, Musalī 960 g, Maṅjiṣṭa (Mañjiṣṭhā) 480 g, Harītakī (P. b) 480 g, Haridrā 480 g, Dāruharidrā 480 g, Madhuka (Yaṣṭī) 480 g, Rāsnā (Rt./Lf.) 480 g, Vidārī 480 g, Pārtha (Arjuna) 480 g, Mustaka (Mustā) 480 g, Trivṛt 480 g, Anantā (Śvetasārivā) 384 g, Śyāmā (Kṛṣṇa Śārivā) 384 g, Śveta candana 384 g, Rakta candana 384 g, Vacā 384 g, Citraka 384 g, Water for decoction reduced to 12.288 l 98.304l, Mākṣika 14.400kg, Dhātakī 768 g, Śuṇṭhī 96 g, Marica 96 g, Pippalī 96 g, Tvak 192 g, Elā (Sūkṣmailā) 192 g, Patra (Tejapatra) 192 g, Priyaṅgu 192 g, Nāga (Nāgakeśara) 96 g.
What is the dose of Ashwagandharishta?
The Ayurvedic Formulary of India, Part I, 1:6 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 Ashwagandharishta from?
The Ayurvedic Formulary of India, Part I, 1:6 takes the formula of Ashwagandharishta from Bhaiṣajyaratnāvalī, Mūrcchādhikāra: 13-19.
Is Ashwagandharishta 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, 1:6. Always read the label of the product you use.
Does Prachyam Ayurveda sell Ashwagandharishta?
Yes. Prachyam Ayurveda sells Ashwagandharista. Check the label for the exact formula and dose of the pack you buy.
References
- The Ayurvedic Formulary of India, Part I — monograph 1:6, AśVAGANDHāDYARIṣṭA, e-book p. 48. Ministry of AYUSH, Government of India.
- Bhaiṣajyaratnāvalī, Mūrcchādhikāra: 13-19
