Gauda Arishta (Gauda Aristha)
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Gauda Arishta is a fermented Ayurvedic formulation useful in the treatment of anemia (Pandu Roga), enhancing digestion, and improving blood composition. It helps improve digestive strength, metabolism, and overall nutrient absorption.
Modern description
Gauda Arishta is a fermented formulation (Arishta) useful in the treatment of anemia (Pandu Roga), enhancing digestion and improving blood composition. It contains self-generated alcohol (5-10%) that helps in the extraction of water and alcohol-soluble active principles from the herbs.
Purpose
Useful in the treatment of anemia (Pandu Roga), enhances digestion, and improves blood composition
Indications
- Agni Mandya (digestive impairment)
- Arsha (hemorrhoids)
- Pleeha Vriddhi (splenomegaly)
- Udara Roga (abdominal disorders)
- Krimi Roga (worm infestation)
- Pandu (anemia)
- Shwasa (asthma)
- Kasa (cough)
Karma
- Deepana (appetizer)
- Pachana (digestive)
- Vata-hara (pacifies Vata)
- Kapha-hara (pacifies Kapha)
- Pittala (increases Pitta slightly)
- Balya (strengthening)
- Vrishya (aphrodisiac)
Key ingredients
- Guda
- Dhataki flowers
- Water
- Mrdvika
- Madhuka
- Jatiphala
- Lavanga
- Tvak
- Ela
- Tejapatra
- Nagakesara
- Pippali
- Maricha
- Shunthi
- Chitrakamula
- Chavya
- Vidanga
Adult dose
15-30 ml
Pediatric dose
5-15 ml
Preparation steps
- Prepare a decoction (Kashaya) of the specified herbs.
- Filter the Kashaya.
- Add jaggery (Guda) or sugar candy to the Kashaya.
- Mix well and filter again.
- Add fermenting agent Dhataki flower (Woodfordia fruticosa).
- Add spices like pepper, long pepper, clove, and cinnamon.
- Take the mixture in a vessel, keep it closed under a heap of husk/hay, or any place where the temperature is around 35 degree Celsius.
- Keep for fermentation for 15-45 days as per the specific formula.
Safety contraindications
- Peptic ulcers due to heating potency. Certain formulas should be avoided during pregnancy without professional advice.
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Classical & Scientific References
- Classical source treatise: Charak 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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