Arishta Wine (Arista)

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.