Arishta Wine (Arista)
Medically Reviewed by Ayuveda Clinical Team (Lead Medical Reviewer: Dr. Nitin Mohite, BAMS, MBA • Medical Logic Developer, UK • Clinical Profile • LinkedIn).
Cures consumption, piles, duodenal disorders, anemia, pallor, distaste, and fever.
Modern description
A type of Arishta wine indicated for consumption, piles, duodenal disorders, anemia, pallor, distaste, and fever, suggesting a general tonic and digestive aid.
Purpose
Cures consumption, piles, duodenal disorders, anemia, pallor, distaste, and fever.
Indications
- Digestive disorders
- Respiratory ailments
- Debility
- Consumption
- Piles
- Duodenal disorders
- Anemia
- Pallor
- Distaste
- Fever
Classical indications
- consumption
- piles
- duodenal disorders
- anemia
- pallor
- distaste
- fever
Karma
- Deepana (appetizer)
- Pachana (digestive)
- Vata-hara (alleviates Vata)
- Kapha-Vardhana (increases Kapha)
- Balya (strengthening)
- Rasayana (rejuvenative)
Key ingredients
- Varies greatly depending on the specific Arishta. Common ingredients include
- Woodfordia fruticosa flowers
- jaggery or honey
- water. Specific herbs are added based on the intended purpose. Examples include Dashamoola for Dashamoolarishta
- Ashwagandha for Ashwagandharishta
- etc. Proportions vary depending on the formula but a typical ratio might be
- Jaggery/Honey
- Dhataki flowers
- Specific herbs
Adult dose
15-30 ml (1-2 tablespoons) once or twice a day.
Pediatric dose
5-10 ml
Preparation steps
- Boil the medicinal herbs in coarse powder form with 16 parts of water in an open vessel until the volume reduces to one-eighth.
- Filter the resulting decoction to remove solid particles.
- Dissolve a specific amount of jaggery, raw sugar, or honey (as per the formula) in the decoction.
- Filter the mixture again through a muslin cloth.
- Add fermenting agents such as Dhataki flowers (Woodfordia fruticosa) or Madhuca indica flowers.
- Incorporate spices like pepper, long pepper, clove, and cinnamon (Prakshepa Dravya) as specified in the formula.
- Transfer the mixture into a fermentation vessel, traditionally made of clay but stainless steel is also acceptable.
- Seal the container with mud-smeared cloth and keep it in a clean, dry room.
- Maintain the temperature around 25-30 degC for fermentation.
- Allow fermentation to occur for 15-45 days, depending on the specific formula.
- Occasionally stir to ensure uniform microbial activity.
- After fermentation, filter the fermented material through muslin cloth.
- Pack the filtrate in airtight containers and store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight.
Safety contraindications
- Peptic ulcers may be aggravated due to heating potency. Certain formulas should be avoided during pregnancy without professional advice. Not recommended for children under 5.
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Classical & Scientific References
- Classical source treatise: Charaka Samhita.
- Ayurvedic Formulary of India (AFI), Part I & II, Ministry of AYUSH, Government of India.
- Bhaishajya Ratnavali, Sharangadhara Samhita, and Sahasrayogam clinical guidelines.
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