Dashmularishta (Dashamularista)

Modern description

A general tonic and restorative, useful in post-partum care and debility, containing Dashamula and other herbs. It helps in balancing Vata dosha, improves digestion, and provides nourishment to the body.

Purpose

To restore health, strength, and vitality, especially after childbirth or during periods of debility.

Indications

• Postpartum care (Puerperal disorders)
• General weakness
• Fatigue
• Anemia
• Digestive disorders
• Vata disorders
• Respiratory ailments
• Debility after chronic illness
• Gynecological problems
• Loss of libido
• Improves lactation

Classical indications

• Vata Vyadhi (Disorders due to Vata imbalance)
• Agnimandya (Digestive impairment)
• Daurbalya (Weakness)

Karma

• Balya (Tonic)
• Vatahar (Vata pacifying)
• Pushtida (Nourishing)
• Deepana (Appetizer)
• Pachana (Digestive)
• Rasayana (Rejuvenative)

Key ingredients

• Lodhra
• Kushta
• Ashwagandha
• Manjistha
• Chandana
• Sariva
• Madhuka
• Bharangi
• Shatavari
• Pippali
• Kritamala
• Ela
• Twak
• Patra
• Nagakesara
• Yavani
• Musta
• Vidanga
• Loha Bhasma
• Dhataki

Adult dose

15-30 ml

Pediatric dose

5-15 ml (depending on age)

Preparation steps

• The ingredients of Dashamularishta are coarsely powdered.
• A specific amount of water is added and boiled to prepare a decoction.
• The decoction is filtered.
• Jaggery or sugar is added to the decoction.
• Specific herbs for fermentation (Prakshepaka dravyas) are added.
• The mixture is transferred to a fermentation vessel (usually earthen or wooden).
• The mouth of the vessel is sealed, and it is kept in a warm place for fermentation.
• After the fermentation period (usually 15-30 days), the Arishta is filtered.
• It is then tested for quality and bottled.

Safety contraindications

• Hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients.
• Acute inflammatory conditions of the digestive system.