Ashwagandharishta for neurological and mental disorders

Ashwagandharishta (Ashwagandharishtam, Asvagandharishtam, Aswagandharishtam) is an Ayurvedic preparation that is nerving tonic used in neurological and mental disorders. It is a sexual stimulant.

The main ingredient of Ashwagandharishta is ashwagandha which is anti-aging, adaptogenic, immunomodulatory, sexual stimulant and used to treat anxiety, depression, stress, cardiovascular protection, hypothyroidism, etc.

Read More: Ashwagandha Medicinal Uses and Health Benefits

Arishta are basically fermented decoction in Ayurveda that are prepared by boiling herbs in water and then allowed fermentation that give them better therapeutic properties and improved drug delivery when consumed.

Ingredients/ Formulation composition of Ashwagandharishta

Method of preparation Ashwagandharishta

Take the raw materials of pharmacopoeial quality.

Wash, dry and powder the ingredients numbered 1 to 18 (Kvatha Dravya) of the formulation composition individually and pass through the sieve number 44 to obtain a coarse powder.Clean, dry and powder the ingredients numbered 22 to 29 (Prakshepa Dravya) of the formulation composition individually and pass through the sieve number 85 to obtain a fine powder. Add the specified amounts of water to the Kvatha Dravya, soak overnight, heat, reduce to one eighth and filter through a muslin cloth to obtain Kvatha. Allow to cool.

Transfer the filtrate to a clean container;add ingredient numbered 20, 21 of the formulation composition. Finally add the finely powdered Prakshepa Dravyas and seal the mouth of the container. Shift the container to the fermentation room and constantly check for the signs of completion of the fermentation process. Filter the fermented material through a clean muslin cloth. Pack in airtight containers and allow for maturation.

Description: Clear, dark brown liquid without frothing and significant sedimentation; with an astringent taste.

Storage: Store in a cool place in a tightly closed amber colored bottle, protect from light and moisture.

Benefits of Ashwagandharishta

1. Its use gives ojus/vigour and vitality.
2. It is a tonic/rasayan for the whole body and mind.
3. It is an excellent Ayurvedic medicine to treat Signs and Symptoms of Nervous Disorders.
4. It is also used to strengthen the immune system.
5. It improves appetite and digestion.
6. It nourishes all dhatu.
7. It has an antioxidantproperties.

Therapeutic use of Ashwagandharishta

Ashwagandharishta is used as memory enhancer, appetizer and to promote physical and mental health. It improves reproductive health and treats sexual weakness, seminal problems and erectile dysfunction.

– Physical, Mental and Nervine debility

– Used in nervous debility

– Vataroga (neurological disorders) and mental disorders

– Loss of memory, Unmada/mania/psychosis, senile debility

– Murcha (syncope), Apasmara (epilepsy)

– Erectile dysfunction, oligospermia

– Shosha (cachexia), Karshya (emaciation)

– Arsha (piles), Agnimandya (digestive impairment)

The Dose of Ashwagandharishta

15 – 30 ml orally with an equal amount of water after meals twice a day.

Ashwagandharishta is manufactured by Dabur, Shree Baidyanath Ayurved Bhawan, Sandu, Patanjali Divya Pharmacy, Shree Dhootapapeshwar Limited (Ashwagandharishta), Oushadasala (Aswagandharishtam), Kottakkal (Aswagandharishtam), Rajah Ayurveda (Aswagandharishtam), Kerla Ayurveda, and some other pharmacies.

Where to buy

You can buy this medicine online or from medical stores.