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Ashwagandharishta

Classical Ayurvedic Arishta of Ashwagandha for strength and calm

Ashwagandha, matured the classical way — for strength that lasts and a calmer mind.

200 mL: ₹75 · 450 mL: ₹145

Ashwagandharishta is a classical Arishta: 2.4 kg of Ashwagandha root and Mushali with Manjishtha, Haritaki, turmeric, Daruharidra, licorice, Rasna, Vidari, Arjuna, Nagarmotha, Trivrit, two Sarivas, two sandalwoods, Vacha and Chitrak, fermented with honey and Dhataki and finished with Trikatu, cinnamon, cardamom, bay leaf, Priyangu and Nagkeshar.

Ayurveda uses it for weakness and wasting (Karshya, Shosha), fainting and nervous exhaustion (Murcha), Vata disorders and poor digestion.

Used for

  • Weakness & low weight (Karshya)
  • Stress & nervous exhaustion
  • Vata pains & stiffness
  • Poor appetite

Why stress wears the body down

Long-term stress keeps cortisol high, disturbing sleep, appetite and digestion; muscle and energy dwindle, and the body becomes tired, thin and anxious.

Ayurveda sees this as Vata aggravation with Ojas depletion — the mind restless (Chittodvega), the tissues wasting (Dhatu-kshaya). Ashwagandha, the great Balya-Rasayana, is its classical remedy, here prepared as a fermented tonic.

Ashwagandharishta works in 3 ways

  • Adaptogen (Medhya, Balya) — Ashwagandha lowered stress and cortisol and improved sleep and strength in meta-analyses of randomised trials.
  • Nourishing Rasayana (Brimhana) — Mushali, Vidari and licorice are Ayurveda's nourishing, building roots, and Arjuna supports the heart.
  • Anti-inflammatory (Vatahara) — Rasna, turmeric and Manjishtha are anti-inflammatory in experimental studies, easing Vata pains.

Key ingredients

  • Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera, root) — 2.4 kg. Ayurveda's best-known Balya-Rasayana. In randomised trials ashwagandha root extract lowered perceived stress and cortisol and improved sleep and muscle strength; its withanolides are the main active constituents.
  • Safed musli (Chlorophytum tuberosum, root) — 960 g. A prized Indian tonic root, rich in saponins and polysaccharides. Reviews describe adaptogenic, immunomodulatory and aphrodisiac activity, mostly from animal studies.
  • Manjishtha (Majeeth) (Rubia cordifolia, root) — 480 g. Ayurveda's foremost Raktashodhaka for the skin and urinary tract. Its anthraquinones (purpurin, rubiadin) and naphthoquinones are anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and antimicrobial in experimental studies, and it is used to prevent stone formation.
  • Mulethi (Yashtimadhu) (Glycyrrhiza glabra, root) — 480 g. Licorice root coats and soothes irritated mucous membranes of the throat and stomach. Glycyrrhizin and licorice flavonoids are anti-inflammatory and gastroprotective in laboratory models. In Ayurveda it is the classic Kanthya — good for the throat and voice.
  • Rasna (Pluchea lanceolata, leaf) — 480 g. Ayurveda's leading herb for Vata pain and joints (Vatahara, Amavatahara). Its flavonoids and triterpenes are anti-inflammatory, analgesic and anti-arthritic in experimental studies.
  • Vidarikand (Pueraria tuberosa, tuber) — 480 g. A sweet, nourishing tuber Ayurveda uses to build strength and weight and as a galactagogue. Its isoflavones (puerarin, daidzein) are antioxidant and cardioprotective in experimental studies.
  • Arjuna (Terminalia arjuna, stem bark) — 480 g. The bark Ayurveda has used for the heart for centuries. Its triterpenoids and flavonoids are anti-ischaemic, antioxidant and lipid-lowering in studies; a meta-analysis of small trials in stable angina was promising, but larger, standardised studies are needed.
  • Haridra (Turmeric) (Curcuma longa, rhizome) — 480 g. Its curcuminoids, chiefly curcumin, damp inflammatory signalling (NF-κB, COX-2) and scavenge free radicals in experimental studies. Ayurveda uses it for cough and cold, skin, wounds and the liver.
  • Vacha (Bach) (Acorus calamus, rhizome) — 384 g. A pungent rhizome Ayurveda uses for speech, memory and Kapha in the chest. It is anticonvulsant, neuroprotective and antispasmodic in experimental studies; its β-asarone limits long-term use.

Full ingredient list

Decoction of

  • Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera, root) — 2.4 kg
  • Mushali (Chlorophytum tuberosum, root) — 960 g
  • Manjishtha (Rubia cordifolia, root) — 480 g
  • Haritaki (Terminalia chebula, fruit) — 480 g
  • Haridra (Curcuma longa, rhizome) — 480 g
  • Daruharidra (Berberis aristata, stem) — 480 g
  • Yashtimadhu (Glycyrrhiza glabra, root) — 480 g
  • Rasna (Pluchea lanceolata, leaf) — 480 g
  • Vidari (Pueraria tuberosa, tuber) — 480 g
  • Arjuna (Terminalia arjuna, stem bark) — 480 g
  • Musta (Cyperus rotundus, rhizome) — 480 g
  • Trivrit (Operculina turpethum, root) — 480 g
  • Sariva (Hemidesmus indicus, root) — 384 g
  • Krishna sariva (Cryptolepis buchananii, root) — 384 g
  • Shweta chandana (Santalum album, heartwood) — 384 g
  • Rakta chandana (Pterocarpus santalinus, heartwood) — 384 g
  • Vacha (Acorus calamus, rhizome) — 384 g
  • Chitraka (Plumbago zeylanica, root) — 384 g
  • Jal (reduced to 12.288 L) — 98.304 L

Fermented with

  • Madhu (honey) — 14.4 kg
  • Dhataki (Woodfordia fruticosa, flower) — 768 g
  • Shunti (Zingiber officinale, rhizome) — 96 g
  • Maricha (Piper nigrum, fruit) — 96 g
  • Pippali (Piper longum, fruit) — 96 g
  • Twak (Cinnamomum zeylanicum, bark) — 192 g
  • Ela (Elettaria cardamomum, fruit) — 192 g
  • Patra (Cinnamomum tamala, leaf) — 192 g
  • Priyangu (Callicarpa macrophylla, flower) — 192 g
  • Nagakeshara (Mesua ferrea, stamen) — 96 g

Contains

  • Self-generated alcohol (about 5–12 % v/v)

How to use

Dose: 12–24 mL once or twice a day after meals, mixed with an equal amount of water, or as directed by the physician.

  • Measure the dose — Use the dose above, or the one your physician gives.
  • Add equal water — Asavas and Arishtas are traditionally taken with an equal amount of water.
  • After meals — Take it after meals, usually twice a day.

Safety & suitability

  • Who it's for: Adults
  • Pregnancy & nursing: Not advised — see the cautions
  • Other medicines: Tell your physician what else you take
  • Diabetic?: Contains sugar (from honey) — ask your physician
  • Storage: Cool, dry place, away from direct sunlight
  • Ingredients: See the full list below

Cautions

  • Contains purgative herbs: Nisoth. Not for pregnancy or young children, or with abdominal pain of unknown cause, intestinal obstruction or inflammatory bowel disease.
  • Contains self-generated alcohol (about 5–12 % v/v): not for children, during pregnancy or breastfeeding, or for anyone who must avoid alcohol.
  • Contains Bach (Acorus calamus): keep to the stated dose and do not use for long periods without a physician.
  • Not to be taken during pregnancy.
  • Contains sugar (from honey) — people with diabetes should ask their physician first.

More information

  • Net content: 200 mL · 450 mL
  • Storage: Keep in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. Close the cap tightly after use.
  • Country of origin: India
  • Manufacturer: Devendra Ayurved Ashram Pvt. Ltd., A-12, Industrial Estate, Sujroo, Muzaffarnagar (U.P.) – 251003. Mfg. Lic. No. A-50/77/94 · GMP-certified company.

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