Description
Multani Balarishta is one of the most advised classical Ayurvedic formulations of Bala (Sida cordifolia) which contains 5 to 10% self-generated alcohol produced by fermentation of herbal decoctions.
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 & Uses:
It is a nervine tonic which is used in the management of various Vataj disorders, Neurological disorders, Muscular disorders. General debility, Muscular cramps, etc.
Dosage and Anupan:
15 – 30 ml once or twice a day with an equal quantity of water, usually advised to be taken after meals.
Side Effects:
Dosage should not exceed more than 50 ml at a single time as it may cause loose motions and gastrointestinal disturbances.
Shelf Life:
10 years. Consume the bottle within 2 months after opening.
Reference:
1. Bhaishajya Ratnavali Vata vyadhi Chikitsa Prakaran 26/607-610
2. The Ayurvedic Pharmacopoeia of India, Part - II (Formulations) Volume – II. 1: 7
