Description
Kairali Balarishtam is a potent Ayurvedic composition comprised of constituents like Bala (Sida cordifolia) which undergoes fermentation in about three months. The 5 to 10% of self-generated alcohol which is consequently produced, aids in the dissolution of active principles of herbs into the aqueous media.
Ingredients:
| S. No.
|
Herb / Drug Name
|
Latin Name
|
Part used
|
Quantity
|
| 1
|
Bala
|
Sida cordifolia
|
Rt.
|
4.8 kg
|
| 2
|
Ashvagandha
|
Withania somnifera
|
Rt.
|
4.8 kg
|
| 3
|
Jala for decoction (Water)
|
|
49.152 l
|
reduced to 12.288 l
|
| 4
|
Guda (Jaggery)
|
|
|
14.4 kg
|
| 5
|
Dhataki
|
Woodfordia fruticosa
|
Fl.
|
768 g
|
| 6
|
Payasy¡
|
Ipomea digitata
|
Rt.
|
96 g
|
| 7
|
Panchangula
|
Ricinus communis
|
Rt.
|
96 g
|
| 8
|
Rasna
|
Pluchea lanceolata
|
Lf.
|
48 g
|
| 9
|
Sukshma Ela
|
Elettaria cardamomum
|
Sd.
|
48 g
|
| 10
|
Prasarini
|
Paederia foetida
|
Pl.
|
48 g
|
| 11
|
Lavang
|
Syzgyium aromaticum
|
Fl. Bd.
|
48 g
|
| 12
|
Ushira
|
Vetiveria zizanioides
|
Rt.
|
48 g
|
| 13
|
Gokshura
|
Tribulus terrestris
|
Fr.
|
48 g
|
Properties and Uses:
It is Vata-Pitta Shamak, Balya, Hridya, Brimhana, Jeevaniya, Pachak, etc.
It is useful in various conditions like Generalised weakness, Emaciation, Rheumatism, Narcolepsy, Paralysis, Insomnia, Depression etc.
Dosage and Anupan:
Should be taken after meals in a dose of 15-30 ml mixed with an equal quantity of lukewarm water.
Side Effects:
Should be taken only under medical supervision and in a specified dose. A single dose of more than 40 ml may cause diarrhea and lose bowels.
Shelf Life:
10 years. Bottle once opened, should be consumed within 45 to 60 days.
Reference:
1. Bhaishajya Ratnavali Vata vyadhi Chikitsa Prakaran 26/607-610
2. The Ayurvedic Pharmacopoeia of India, Part - II (Formulations) Volume – II. 1: 7
