Description
Vaidyaratnam Aswagandharishtam is one of the most commonly prescribed Ayurvedic aqueous composition comprising 5 to 10% self-generated alcohol. It has Aswagandha (Withania somnifera) as one of the main ingredients which is a potent remedy for all types of Vata disorders.
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 is indicated in various conditions like Emaciation, Generalised weakness, Nervine weakness, Memory loss, Hysteria, Vertigo and dizziness, Mental Excitement, Epilepsy, Piles, Muscular atrophy, Osteoarthritis, Rheumatoid arthritis, Loss of libido, Erectile dysfunction, Impotency etc.
Dosage and Anupan:
It should be taken in a dose not more than 2-4 tsp (15-30 ml) at a time, along with an equal quantity of water.
Side effects:
A single dosage of more than 50 ml causes gastrointestinal disturbances and diarrhea.
Shelf life:
10 years. The bottle should be emptied within 90 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
