Description
Aswagandharishtam is one of the potent liquid Ayurvedic formulations which is named after Aswagandha (Withania somnifera) which is one of its main ingredients. It contains 3 to 5% of alcohol which is generated naturally within a span of 3 months of fermentation.
Ingredients:
| S. No. | Herb / Drug Name | Latin Name | Part Used | Quantity |
| 1 | Ashwagandha | Withania somnifera | Rt. | 2.4 kg |
| 2 | Musali | Chlorophytum tuberosum | Rt. | 960 g |
| 3 | Haritaki | Terminalia chebula | P. | 480 g |
| 4 | Haridra | Curcuma longa | Rz. | 480 g |
| 5 | Daru Haridra | Berberis aristate | St. | 480 g |
| 6 | Madhuka | Glycyrrhiza glabra | Rt. | 480 g |
| 7 | Rasna | Pluchea lanceolata | Lf. | 480 g |
| 8 | Vidari | Pueraria tuberosa | Rt Tr. | 480 g |
| 9 | Partha | Terminalia arjuna | St Bk. | 480 g |
| 10 | Mustak | Cyperus rotundus | Rz. | 480 g |
| 11 | Trivrit | Ipomoea turpethum | Rt. | 480 g |
| 12 | Ananta | Hemidesmus indicus | Rt. | 384 g |
| 13 | Shyama | Cryptolepis buchanani | Rt. | 384 g |
| 14 | Shweta Chandan | Santalum album | Ht Wd. | 384 g |
| 15 | Rakta Chandan | Pterocarpus santalinus | Ht Wd. | 384 g |
| 16 | Vacha | Acorus calamus | Rz. | 384 g |
| 17 | Chitrak | Plumbago zeylanica | Rt. | 384 g |
| 18 | Jala for decoction | 98.304 l | reduced to | 12.288 l |
| 19 | Makshika (Honey) | | | 14.4 kg |
| 20 | Dhataki | Woodfordia fruticose | Fl. | 768 g |
| 21 | Shunthi | Zingiber officinale | Rz. | 96 g |
| 22 | Maricha | Piper nigrum | Fr. | 96 g |
| 23 | Pippali | Piper longum | Fr. | 96 g |
| 24 | Twak | Cinnamomum zeylanica | St. Bk. | 192 g |
| 25 | Sukshma Ela | Elettaria cardamomum | Sd. | 192 g |
| 26 | Patra | Cinnamomum tamala | Lf. | 192 g |
| 27 | Priyangu | Callicarpa macrophylla | Fl. | 192 g |
| 28 | Nagakesara | Mesua ferrea | Stmn. | 96 g |
Properties and Uses:
It helps in balancing Vata and Pitta Doshas.
It is useful in sexual disorders like premature ejaculation and erectile dysfunction.
Improves muscular weakness by strengthening nerves and muscles.
Also helpful in conditions like indigestion, fatigue, hemorrhoids, insomnia, epilepsy and various neurological disorders.
Dosage and Anupan:
Children – 5 to 10 ml
Adults – 15 to 30 ml
To be taken after meals in divided doses with an equal quantity of water and the maximum dose should not exceed more than 60 ml.
Side effects:
Should not be taken empty stomach and not more than 40 ml at a time as it may induce loose bowels. This product should not be used in a person experiencing loose bowels or diarrhea.
Shelf life:
10 years. Empty the bottle within three months of opening.
Reference:
1. Bhaishajya Ratnavali - Arsho Roga Chikitsa 9/175-180 (Vidyotini-Hindi-Vyakhya)
2. Ayurved Sar Sangrah - Asavarishta Prakaran
3. The Ayurvedic Pharmacopoeia of India, Part - II (Formulations) Volume – II, 1:6
