Khadirarishta
Khadirāriṣta
Ayurvedic Formulary of India, Part I, 1:14 · from Śarṅgadharasaṃhitā, Madhyamakhaṇḍa, Adhyāya 10: 60-65
Khadirarishta (Khadirāriṣta) is a classical Ayurvedic fermented liquid medicine (Āsava / Ariṣṭa) recorded in the Ayurvedic Formulary of India, Part I (1:14), which takes it from Śarṅgadharasaṃhitā, Madhyamakhaṇḍa, Adhyāya 10: 60-65. It is made from 19 ingredients, the largest amounts being Dārvī (Dāruharidrā), Harītakī and Bibhītaka. 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, 1:14, which takes the formula from Śarṅgadharasaṃhitā, Madhyamakhaṇḍa, Adhyāya 10: 60-65. 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, 1:14 (e-book p. 60) |
| Classical source | Śarṅgadharasaṃhitā, Madhyamakhaṇḍa, Adhyāya 10: 60-65 |
| Ingredients | 19 |
| 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 Khadirarishta
As listed in the Ayurvedic Formulary of India, Part I, 1:14. 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 | Khadira (Ht. Wd.) | 2.400 kg |
| 2 | Devadāru (Ht. Wd.) | 2.400 kg |
| 3 | Bākucī (Sd.) | 576 g |
| 4 | Dārvī (Dāruharidrā) (St.) | 960 g |
| 5 | Harītakī (P.) | 960 g |
| 6 | Bibhītaka (P.) | 960 g |
| 7 | Āmalakī (P.) | 960 g |
| 8 | Water for decoction reduced to 12.288l | 98.304l |
| 9 | Mākṣika (Madhu) | 9.600 kg |
| 10 | Śarkarā | 4.800 kg |
| 11 | Dhātakī (Fl.) | 960 g |
| 12 | Kaṅkola (Fr.) | 48 g |
| 13 | Nāgakeśara (Stmn.) | 48 g |
| 14 | Jātīphala (Sd.) | 48 g |
| 15 | Lavaṅga (Fl.Bd.) | 48 g |
| 16 | Elā (Sūkṣmailā) (Sd.) | 48 g |
| 17 | Tvak (St.Bk.) | 48 g |
| 18 | Patra (Tejapatra) (Lf.) | 48 g |
| 19 | Kṛṣṇā (Pippalī) (Fr.) | 192 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 Khadirarishta or any product prevents, treats or cures these conditions. Ask a Vaidya whether it suits you.
- Granthi — Cyst
- Gulma — Abdominal lump
- Kṛmi — Helminthiasis/Worm infestation
- Plīhodara — Disorder of Spleen, Ascites associated with spleenomegaly
- Arbuda — Tumor
- Pāṇḍu Roga — Anaemia
- Mahākuṣṭha — Group of major skin diseases
- Hṛdroga — Heart disease
- Kāsa — Cough
- Śvāsa — Dyspnoea/Asthma
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 Khadirarishta
What is Khadirarishta?
Khadirarishta (Khadirāriṣta) is a classical Ayurvedic fermented liquid medicine (Āsava / Ariṣṭa) recorded in the Ayurvedic Formulary of India, Part I (1:14), which takes it from Śarṅgadharasaṃhitā, Madhyamakhaṇḍa, Adhyāya 10: 60-65. It is made from 19 ingredients, the largest amounts being Dārvī (Dāruharidrā), Harītakī and Bibhītaka. 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 Khadirarishta?
According to the Ayurvedic Formulary of India, Part I, 1:14, Khadirarishta contains 19 ingredients: Khadira 2.400 kg, Devadāru 2.400 kg, Bākucī 576 g, Dārvī (Dāruharidrā) 960 g, Harītakī 960 g, Bibhītaka 960 g, Āmalakī 960 g, Water for decoction reduced to 12.288l 98.304l, Mākṣika 9.600 kg, Śarkarā 4.800 kg, Dhātakī 960 g, Kaṅkola 48 g, Nāgakeśara 48 g, Jātīphala 48 g, Lavaṅga 48 g, Elā (Sūkṣmailā) 48 g, Tvak 48 g, Patra (Tejapatra) 48 g, Kṛṣṇā (Pippalī) 192 g.
What is the dose of Khadirarishta?
The Ayurvedic Formulary of India, Part I, 1:14 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 Khadirarishta from?
The Ayurvedic Formulary of India, Part I, 1:14 takes the formula of Khadirarishta from Śarṅgadharasaṃhitā, Madhyamakhaṇḍa, Adhyāya 10: 60-65.
Is Khadirarishta 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, 1:14. Always read the label of the product you use.
Does Prachyam Ayurveda sell Khadirarishta?
Yes. Prachyam Ayurveda sells Khadirarista. Check the label for the exact formula and dose of the pack you buy.
References
- The Ayurvedic Formulary of India, Part I — monograph 1:14, KHADIRāRIṣTA, e-book p. 60. Ministry of AYUSH, Government of India.
- Śarṅgadharasaṃhitā, Madhyamakhaṇḍa, Adhyāya 10: 60-65
